526. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to reports that Galway and Roscommon ETB (GRETB) intend not to renew several further education teaching contracts after Easter 2026, affecting multiple staff who are approaching eligibility for a contract of indefinite duration, and resulting in the early termination of adult education classes in Athenry FET Centre, including the Adult Beginner Irish class; if his Department has approved or been informed of these decisions; if he will engage with GRETB to ensure continuity of classes and to protect essential community education provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21268/26]

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526. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to reports that Galway and Roscommon ETB (GRETB) intend not to renew several further education teaching contracts after Easter 2026, affecting multiple staff who are approaching eligibility for a contract of indefinite duration, and resulting in the early termination of adult education classes in Athenry FET Centre, including the Adult Beginner Irish class; if his Department has approved or been informed of these decisions; if he will engage with GRETB to ensure continuity of classes and to protect essential community education provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21268/26]

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