2240. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the rationale behind the recent changes to the literacy and community education budget allocations for the Education and Training Boards (ETBs), including GRETB; the factors that led to the reported €20 million reduction in funding; the number of fixed term or non permanent staff affected by this decision, per county; the impact assessment carried out prior to the implementation of these cuts; the measures, if any, his Department intends to put in place to prevent disruption of adult literacy and community education services; and if his Department will urgently review the decision in light of the effects on staff, learners, and community providers from 1 April 2026. [18669/26]

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2240. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the rationale behind the recent changes to the literacy and community education budget allocations for the Education and Training Boards (ETBs), including GRETB; the factors that led to the reported €20 million reduction in funding; the number of fixed term or non permanent staff affected by this decision, per county; the impact assessment carried out prior to the implementation of these cuts; the measures, if any, his Department intends to put in place to prevent disruption of adult literacy and community education services; and if his Department will urgently review the decision in light of the effects on staff, learners, and community providers from 1 April 2026. [18669/26]

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