Further Education and Training Bill 2013

Public bill · Government · Presented

The Bill would establish SOLAS as a national body to plan, fund and oversee further education, vocational training and apprenticeships, working with employers and other providers. It would dissolve FÁS, transfer its functions, staff, property and responsibilities to SOLAS and the Education and Training Boards, while protecting transferred staff’s employment and pension rights. SOLAS would also have to report publicly, meet auditing and accountability requirements, and protect employees who report wrongdoing.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a body to be known as an tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna; to provide for the dissolution of an Foras Áiseanna Saothair and the transfer of its functions to the said body; to provide for the conferral of other functions on the said body; to repeal the Labour Services Act 1987; and to provide for matters connected therewith

Last updated 12 April 2018