291. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of planners in SOLAS; and the number of architects in SOLAS as at 17 May 2024. [23413/24]

SOLAS has advised that whilst it does not have any posts specifically for planners or architects, there are two Programme Managers in its Capital Unit to support the planning, delivery, and operation of small and large-scale capital projects within the Further Education and Training sector. The roles are filled by personnel with the relevant technical and professional training, expertise and experience.