SOLAS (Ireland)
| Executive Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | October 27, 2013 |
| Preceding Executive Agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Ireland |
| Headquarters | Castleforbes Road, Dublin |
| Parent department | Department of Education and Skills |
| Website |
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SOLAS (Irish: An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna, lit. 'Further Education and Skills Service') is a state agency in Ireland with responsibility for assisting those seeking employment. It was established on October 27, 2013.
Overview
The authority was the successor to FÁS as a result of its dissolution in July 2013. The authority is responsible for funding, planning and co-ordinating training and further education programmes. The Department of Social Protection took over the responsibility from FÁS for Community Employment and Employment Services. Until the transfer process is complete, SOLAS will manage training on a temporary basis. Training courses will continue as normal and learners will not be affected by the organisational change. The authority will be fully operational by mid-2014.[1]