One in six Irish adults find it difficult to read leaflets, timetables and medicine instructions

Incoming Solas chief hopes to include vocational ‘taster’ courses in secondary schools

Data shows that people who leave FET at level 5 or 6 either progress to higher education or go straight into employment

FET was the Cinderella of options for school leavers – but it’s had a massive makeover and is a stronger choice than ever before

Thousands to apply for courses ahead of this month’s application deadline

‘Economically inactive’ groups could be encouraged into labour force with flexible working hours

Skills shortages identified include science, engineering, ICT, construction, healthcare and business and finance