146. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11858/20]

Kerry Education and Training Board (KETB) made a decision to deliver the Youthreach programme directly from 1 January 2019 and this transition has now taken place. While the Department had a role in relation to issues such as ETB staffing and pension implications and potential lease arrangements, it is a matter for KETB to engage with KDYS on the issue of costs appropriately incurred arising out of the process.