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FET Strategy – Building Skills. DDLETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Building Skills objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Fostering Inclusion DDLETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Fostering Inclusion objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Creating Pathways 05 DDLETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Creating Pathways objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Enabling Themes 06 DDLETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Enabling Themes objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. Data sources: PLSS and Apprenticeship learner databases, SOLAS financial reporting, FET Estates Survey, QQI inaugural reviews of QA in ETBs, and SOLAS SLMRU analysis of population, employment/unemployment, business demography, lifelong learning and 3 educational attainment data from CSO Census reports and CSO Labour Force Survey. APPENDIX 1 – FET STRATEGY FUTURE FET OUTCOMES APPENDIX 2 – SYSTEM TARGETS AND DEFINITIONS APPENDIX 3 – SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FRAMEWORK FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE APPENDIX 4 – DDLETB STRATEGIC AMBITION 2022-2024 AT A GLANCE Educational Attainment 01 DDLETB in profile Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) serves the three local authority areas of Fingal, South Dublin County and Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown. The administrative area extends from Balbriggan in the north to Lucan in the west and Bray in the south. DDLETB’s catchment area has an overall population of 862,468 people (CSO, 2022), 17% of the national population and almost 60% Sectoral Distribution of Employment Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Q3 2021 At 11% in the Dublin region, the share of adults holding at most a FET qualification was below the national average (14%), and was the smallest share observed across all regions. In contrast, Dublin had the highest share of adults who had attained higher education qualifications (55%), well above the national average (47%). (Q2, 2021) Lifelong Learning In Q4 2021, 132,700 people in the Dublin Region had engaged in lifelong learning in the preceding four weeks, of the population in Dublin. Population 862,468 Employment 762,800 Of the 2.47 million persons in employment in Ireland in quarter(Q) 3 2021, almost 762,800 were in the Dublin region served by both DDLETB and CDETB. Although employment in Dublin fell sharply (by nearly 53,000 persons, or 7%) between Q2 2019 and Q2 2020 (coinciding with the onset of the pandemic), levels recovered subsequently, reaching the highest level to date by Q3 2021. 4 *numbers too small to report largest The largest sectors in the Dublin region in Q3 2021 were health, wholesale/retail and ICT; combined these sectors accounted for 33% of total employment in the region, slightly more than the State average (31%). When compared to the State average, Dublin had larger shares of employment in finance, ICT, and professional services; in fact, although 30% of total national employment in Q3 2021 was in the Xxxxxx xxxxxx, Xxxxxx accounted for more than one half of total national employment in the ICT and finance sectors. National Employment Analysis translating into a lifelong learning participation rate of 16.8%, well above the national average of 13.1%, and the highest observed across all regions.

FET Strategy – Building Skills. DDLETB WWETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Building Skills objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Fostering Inclusion DDLETB WWETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Fostering Inclusion objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Creating Pathways 05 DDLETB WWETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Creating Pathways objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Enabling Themes 06 DDLETB WWETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Enabling Themes objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. Data sources: PLSS and Apprenticeship learner databases, SOLAS financial reporting, FET Estates Survey, QQI inaugural reviews of QA in ETBs, and SOLAS SLMRU analysis of population, employment/unemployment, business demography, lifelong learning and 3 educational attainment data from CSO Census reports and CSO Labour Force Survey. APPENDIX 1 – FET STRATEGY FUTURE FET OUTCOMES APPENDIX 2 – SYSTEM TARGETS AND DEFINITIONS APPENDIX 3 – SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FRAMEWORK FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE APPENDIX 4 – DDLETB WWETB STRATEGIC AMBITION 2022-2024 AT A GLANCE Educational Attainment 01 DDLETB WWETB in profile Dublin The counties of Waterford and Dún Laoghaire Education Wexford account for about 6% of the area and Training Board (DDLETB) serves the three local authority areas total population of Fingal, South Dublin County and Dún Laoghaire- Rathdownthe Republic of Ireland. The administrative area extends from Balbriggan in the north to Lucan in the west and Bray in the south. DDLETB’s catchment area has an overall population of 862,468 people counties Waterford and Wexford is 290,612 (CSO, provisional census data 2022). The population of Waterford and Wexford rose by 9.4% and 9.2% respectively, 17% of between 2016 and 2022. This is well above the national population growth rate of 7.6% over the same period. The overall HP deprivation index is marginally below the average for all counties (-2.35 and almost 60% 4.81). However, there are 29 local areas in Waterford (five County and 24 City) and 27 local areas in Wexford that are classified as very disadvantaged (between -20 and -30 on the index). Sectoral Distribution of Employment Dublin and Dún Laoghaire for Waterford Wexford Q3 2021 At 11Sector Waterford/Wexford (Estimate) South East State Accommodation/food 9% 9% 7% Admin and support 4% 4% 4% Agriculture 4% 4% 4% Construction 6% 6% 6% Education 10% 10% 8% Finance etc 5% 5% 6% Health 13% 13% 12% ICT 4% 4% 6% Industry 15% 14% 12% Other XXXX 6% 5% 5% Professional Services 4% 4% 7% Public admin and defence 4% 4% 5% Transport 4% 4% 4% Wholesale/retail 12% 12% 13% Total 100% 100% 100% The occupational employment profile of Educational Attainment In Q2 2021 approximately 15% of adults in the South East region held FET qualifications, slightly higher than the national average of 14%. A further 40% of adults held higher education qualifications, which is below the national average of 47% (which is driven by the particularly high share in the Dublin region, the share of adults holding at most a FET qualification was below the national average (14%), and was the smallest share observed across all regions. In contrast, Dublin had the highest share of adults who had attained higher education qualifications (55%), well above the national average (47%). (Q2, 2021) Lifelong Learning In Q4 2021, 132,700 people approximately 24,700 adults in the Dublin Region South East region had engaged participated in lifelong Of the 200,800 persons in employment in the South East region in Q3 2021, it is estimated that, based on Population the Waterford and Wexford workforce differs from the State average in a number of areas. The share of persons in Waterford and Wexford working in National Employment Analysis Q4 2020 22% learning activities in the preceding four weeks, of the population in Dublin. Population 862,468 Employment 762,800 Of the 2.47 million persons in employment in Ireland in quarter(Q) 3 2021, almost 762,800 were in the Dublin region served by both DDLETB and CDETB. Although employment in Dublin fell sharply (by nearly 53,000 persons, or 7%) between Q2 2019 and Q2 2020 (coinciding with the onset of the pandemic), levels recovered subsequently, reaching the highest level to date by Q3 2021. 4 *numbers too small to report largest The largest sectors in the Dublin region in Q3 2021 were health, wholesale/retail and ICT; combined these sectors accounted for 33% of total employment in the region, slightly more than the State average (31%). When compared to the State average, Dublin had larger shares of employment in finance, ICT, and professional services; in fact, although 30% of total national employment in Q3 2021 was in the Xxxxxx xxxxxx, Xxxxxx accounted for more than one half of total national employment in the ICT and finance sectors. National Employment Analysis translating This translated into a lifelong learning participation rate of 16.8%11.2% in the 2016 county distributions, well above the almost 63% were in either 290.6k professional, associate professional and administrative occupations is estimated to 18% 13% 11% 14% 13% 11% 11% South East region. The national average of 13.1%for the quarter was Co. Waterford or Co. Wexford, and representing approximately 126,000 persons. Any change to the highest observed across all regionsestimated share will be made when full census information for 2022 becomes available.

FET Strategy – Building Skills. DDLETB Xxxxx ETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Building Skills objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Fostering Inclusion DDLETB Xxxxx ETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Fostering Inclusion objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Creating Pathways 05 DDLETB Xxxxx ETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Creating Pathways objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Enabling Themes 06 DDLETB Xxxxx ETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Enabling Themes objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. Data sources: PLSS and Apprenticeship learner databases, SOLAS financial reporting, FET Estates Survey, QQI inaugural reviews of QA in ETBs, and SOLAS SLMRU analysis of population, employment/unemployment, business demography, lifelong learning and 3 educational attainment data from CSO Census reports and CSO Labour Force Survey. APPENDIX 1 – FET STRATEGY FUTURE FET OUTCOMES APPENDIX 2 – SYSTEM TARGETS AND DEFINITIONS APPENDIX 3 – SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FRAMEWORK FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE APPENDIX 4 – DDLETB XXXXX ETB STRATEGIC AMBITION 2022-2024 AT A GLANCE Educational Attainment 01 DDLETB Xxxxx ETB in profile Dublin 01 Geographical, demographic and Dún Laoghaire provision focus of Xxxxx Education and Training Board (DDLETB) serves the three local authority areas of Fingal, South Dublin County and Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown. The administrative area extends from Balbriggan in the north to Lucan in the west and Bray in the south. DDLETB’s catchment area has an overall population of 862,468 people (CSO, 2022), 17% of the national population and almost 60% Sectoral Distribution of Employment Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Xxxxx Q3 2021 Educational Attainment At 11% 15%, the South West region had a slightly higher than average (14%) share of adults in the Dublin regionpopulation who had attained, at most, FET The population of County Kerry is 155,258 (CSO, 2022 preliminary data) which is an increase of 5.1% on the 2016 census. In the 2016 census Xxxxx had the highest average age in the country at 40.2 (CSO, 2016) and a low population density. Xxxxx is the fifth largest county in Ireland by area but it is the fourth most sparsely populated county in the state. Traditional Irish culture and Gaeilge are strong in the county, indeed the Gaeltachtaí are settings where language, heritage and culture underpin everyday life. County Kerry is predominantly rural with 64% of the population living in rural areas. Three main urban areas dominate, these are: Tralee, Killarney and Listowel. As the census for 2022 is qualifications. In contrast, at 44%, the share of adults holding at most a FET qualification was below the national average (14%), and was the smallest share observed across all regions. In contrast, Dublin had the highest share of adults who had attained with higher education qualifications (55%), well above was lower than the national average (47%). (Q2, 2021) Lifelong Learning In Q4 2021, 132,700 people 11.6% of adults aged 25-64 years in the Dublin Region South West region had engaged participated in lifelong learning activities in the preceding four weeks, . This is slightly 155,258k Employment 75k finalised an updated profile will be available. The impact of the population Covid-19 pandemic on the profile nationally and locally is yet to be fully determined but analysis on this has been considered, within the overall county demographics. It is estimated the largest employment sectors are across wholesale/retail, health and accommodation/food services, which combined accounted for 40% of employment, a higher share compared to the State average. The share of employment in DublinXxxxx that was in the accommodation/food sector (13%) was nearly double the State average of 7%. Population 862,468 The National Employment 762,800 Analysis lower than the national average for the quarter of 13.1% (or 12% excluding the Dublin region which has the highest participation rate). Of the 2.47 million 359,300 persons in employment in Ireland the South West region in quarter(Q) quarter 3 2021, almost 762,800 it is estimated, based on 2016 county distributions, that over a fifth (21%) were in the Dublin region served by both DDLETB and CDETBCo Xxxxx, representing approximately 75,000 persons. Although share of employment in Dublin fell sharply (by nearly 53,000 persons, or 7%) between Q2 2019 and Q2 2020 (coinciding with the onset of the pandemic), levels recovered subsequently, reaching the highest level Co Xxxxx estimated to date by Q3 2021. 4 *numbers too small to report largest The largest sectors be engaged in the Dublin region in Q3 2021 were health, wholesale/retail and ICT; combined these sectors accounted for 33% of total employment in the region, slightly more agriculture sector is also considerable higher than the State average (31%). When 8% in Co Xxxxx compared to the State average, Dublin had larger shares of employment in finance, ICT, and professional services; in fact, although 304% of total national employment in Q3 2021 was in the Xxxxxx xxxxxx, Xxxxxx accounted for more than one half of total national employment in the ICT and finance sectors. National Employment Analysis translating into a lifelong learning participation rate of 16.8%, well above the national average of 13.1%, and the highest observed across all regionsnationally).

FET Strategy – Building Skills. DDLETB KCETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Building Skills objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Fostering Inclusion DDLETB 04 KCETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Fostering Inclusion objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Creating Pathways 05 DDLETB KCETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Creating Pathways objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Enabling Themes 06 DDLETB KCETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Enabling Themes objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. Data sources: PLSS and Apprenticeship learner databases, SOLAS financial reporting, FET Estates Survey, QQI inaugural reviews of QA in ETBs, and SOLAS SLMRU analysis of population, employment/unemployment, business demography, lifelong learning and 3 educational attainment data from CSO Census reports and CSO Labour Force Survey. APPENDIX 1 – FET STRATEGY FUTURE FET OUTCOMES APPENDIX 2 – SYSTEM TARGETS AND DEFINITIONS APPENDIX 3 – SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FRAMEWORK FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE APPENDIX 4 – DDLETB KCETB STRATEGIC AMBITION 2022-2024 AT A GLANCE Educational Attainment 01 DDLETB KCETB in profile Dublin Kilkenny and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) serves the three local authority areas of Fingal, South Dublin County and Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown. The administrative area extends from Balbriggan Carlow are strategically located in the north South-East of Ireland and have excellent access to Lucan in transport infrastructure through its location on the west M9 Dublin Waterford motorway, the Dublin Waterford main rail line and Bray in the southN80 national road linking Rosslare Europort to the Midlands. DDLETB’s catchment area has an overall Kilkenny and Carlow have a combined population of 862,468 people 165,616 (CSO, provisional census data from the CSO 2022), 17indicating a relatively low increase in population from the 2016 census in Kilkenny of 4.5% with a higher increase in Carlow of 8.8%. (The national average was 7.6%.) Kilkenny City and Carlow Town are the national main urban centres of population with the next largest towns being Ferrybank in south Kilkenny, and almost 60the district towns of Callan, Castlecomer, Graiguenamanagh, Tullow and Bagenalstown. The geographic area is bordered by Waterford, Wexford, Laois and Tipperary. The cohort under 18 years of age in both counties is 26.1% while 13.7% are ages 65 and Sectoral Distribution of Employment Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Kilkenny Carlow Q3 2021 At 11Sector Kilkenny/Carlow (Estimate) South East State Accommodation/food 9% 9% 7% Admin and support 3% 4% 4% Agriculture 5% 4% 4% Construction 6% 6% 6% Education 10% 10% 8% Finance etc 6% 5% 6% Health 14% 13% 12% ICT 3% 4% 6% Industry 14% 14% 12% Other XXXX 5% 5% 5% Professional Services 5% 4% 7% Public admin and defence 4% 4% 5% Transport 4% 4% 4% Wholesale/retail 12% 12% 13% Total 100% 100% 100% It is estimated that the largest sectors of employment in the Dublin region, the share of adults holding at most a FET qualification was below the national average (14%), Kilkenny and was the smallest share observed across all regions. In contrast, Dublin had the highest share of adults who had attained higher education qualifications (55%), well above the national average (47%). (Q2, 2021) Lifelong Learning In Q4 2021, 132,700 people in the Dublin Region had engaged in lifelong learning in the preceding four weeks, of the population in Dublin. Population 862,468 Employment 762,800 Of the 2.47 million persons in employment in Ireland in quarter(Q) 3 2021, almost 762,800 were in the Dublin region served by both DDLETB and CDETB. Although employment in Dublin fell sharply (by nearly 53,000 persons, or 7%) between Q2 2019 and Q2 2020 (coinciding with the onset of the pandemic), levels recovered subsequently, reaching the highest level to date by Q3 2021. 4 *numbers too small to report largest The largest sectors in the Dublin region in Q3 2021 Carlow ETB area were health, industry, and wholesale/retail and ICT; combined these sectors accounted for 33% of total employment in the region, slightly more than the State average (31%)retail. When compared to the State average, Dublin Kilkenny Carlow had larger higher shares of employment in financethe accommodation/food sector (9% compared to the State average of 7%), ICTeducation (10%, compared to 8%), health (14% compared to 12%), industry (14% compared to 12%) and professional services; in factto a lesser extent, although 30agriculture (5% compared to 4%). Although the share of total national employment in Q3 2021 was in the Xxxxxx xxxxxx, Xxxxxx accounted for more than one half of total national Kilkenny Carlow employment in the ICT and finance sectors. National Employment Analysis translating into a lifelong learning participation rate sector is estimated to be comparable to the State average Educational Attainment Approximately 15% of 16.8%adults in the South-East region held FET qualifications, well above in Quarter 2 2021, slightly higher than the national average of 13.114%. A further 40% of adults held higher education qualifications, and below the highest observed across all regionsnational average of 47% (which is driven by the particularly high share in the Dublin region).

FET Strategy – Building Skills. DDLETB CDETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Building Skills objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Fostering Inclusion DDLETB 04 CDETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Fostering Inclusion objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Creating Pathways 05 DDLETB CDETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Creating Pathways objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. FET Strategy – Enabling Themes 06 DDLETB CDETB strategic plans and proposed contribution to the Enabling Themes objective of the FET Strategy, FET Leader Case Studies and related system targets. Data sources: PLSS and Apprenticeship learner databases, SOLAS financial reporting, FET Estates Survey, QQI inaugural reviews of QA in ETBs, and SOLAS SLMRU analysis of population, employment/unemployment, business demography, lifelong learning and 3 educational attainment data from CSO Census reports and CSO Labour Force Survey. APPENDIX 1 – FET STRATEGY FUTURE FET OUTCOMES APPENDIX 2 – SYSTEM TARGETS AND DEFINITIONS APPENDIX 3 – SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FRAMEWORK FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE APPENDIX 4 – DDLETB CDETB STRATEGIC AMBITION 2022-2024 AT A GLANCE Educational Attainment 01 DDLETB CDETB in profile Dublin City local authority area, which CDETB serves, has a population of 588,233 (preliminary census data 2022) up 33,679 from 2016, an increase of 6%. This is slightly below the national population increase of 8%. Nevertheless, Dublin City remains one of the most populous local authority areas, at 11.5% of the total population. The other local authority areas in Dublin (Fingal, South Dublin and Dún Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown) are served by the Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) serves ). However, there is some overlap, as people resident in the three local authority areas DDLETB area may attend courses provided by CDETB and vice versa. Fingal is the fastest growing of Fingalthese areas, at 11.5%, with South Dublin County and Dún Dun Laoghaire- RathdownRathdown growing at 7.5% and 7.1% respectively. The administrative area extends from Balbriggan in the north to Lucan in the west and Bray in the south. DDLETB’s catchment area has an overall population of 862,468 people the Dublin area is 1,450,701 (CSO, census 2022), 17up over 100k from 1,347,359 in 2016. As the census for 2022 is Dublin Region Employment Q3 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (000x) Xxxxxx % State % Accommodation/Food 49.1 7% 7% Admin and support 33.4 4% 4% Agriculture * * 4% Construction 32.6 4% 6% Education 62.8 8% 8% Finance etc. 72.8 10% 6% Health 84.3 11% 12% ICT 75.4 10% 6% Industry 58.6 8% 12% Other XXXX 38.5 5% 5% Professional services 73.9 10% 7% Public admin and defence 40.6 5% 5% Transport 38.9 5% 5% Wholesale/retail 83.9 11% 13% TOTAL 747.9 100% 100% * Figures too small to report for Dublin Dublin has a much higher share of employment in the financial, ICT and professional services’ sectors than the national average. Conversely, it has much lower shares of employment in agriculture, construction and industry, and slightly lower shares of health and wholesale/retail employment. Nearly half of the national population persons engaged in business (not including public-sector and almost 60% Sectoral Distribution of Employment agriculture) in Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Q3 2021 were working in large-sized firms (i.e., those with 250 persons or more), Educational Attainment At 11% in the Dublin region, the share of adults holding at most a FET qualification was below the national average (14%), and was the smallest share observed across all regions. In contrast, Dublin had the highest share of adults who had attained higher education qualifications (55%), well above the national average (47%). (Q2, 2021) Lifelong Learning Population 588.2k Employment 328k complete, an updated profile will be available. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the profile nationally and locally is yet to be fully determined but analysis on this has been considered, within the overall county demographics. considerably more than the national average of approximately one third. For all other firm-size categories, however, the share of persons engaged was smaller in Dublin compared to the State average. This was particularly the case for micro- <.. image(Map Description automatically generated) removed ..> In Q4 2021, 132,700 people in the Dublin Region had engaged in lifelong learning in the preceding four weeks, The Dublin region (all four local authority areas) Q1 2022 unemployment rate was 5.8%, slightly above the national average of the population in Dublin4.8%. Population 862,468 Employment In Q1 2022, 762,800 Of the 2.47 million persons people were in employment in Ireland the region – extrapolating from the 2016 county distributions, the CDETB area would have approximately 328k in quarter(Qemployment, up from 303k in 2016. enterprises (fewer than 10 persons) 3 2021which accounted for 15% of persons engaged in Dublin, but almost 762,800 were a quarter across all counties. Share of persons engaged by company size in the Dublin region served by both DDLETB and CDETB. Although employment in Dublin fell sharply (by nearly 53,000 persons, or 7%) between Q2 2019 and Q2 2020 (coinciding with the onset of the pandemic), levels recovered subsequently, reaching the highest level to date by Q3 2021. 4 *numbers too small to report largest The largest sectors in the Dublin region in Q3 2021 were health, wholesale/retail and ICT; combined these sectors accounted for 33% of total employment in the region, slightly more than the State average (31%). When compared to the State averageall counties, Dublin had larger shares of employment in financeCSO, ICT, and professional services; in fact, although 30% of total national employment in Q3 2021 was in the Xxxxxx xxxxxx, Xxxxxx accounted for more than one half of total national employment in the ICT and finance sectors. National Employment Analysis 2019 translating into a lifelong learning participation rate of 16.8%, well above the national average of 13.1%, and the highest observed across all regions.. 49% 34% 24% 15% 20%19% 9% 6% 13%10% Under 10 20-49 00-000 000 and over All Counties Xxxxxx 000,000 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 - Live Register and Pandemic Supports Dublin At the end of January 2022, there were 40,828 persons in Dublin on the Live Register, a fall of approximately 7,100 persons on the same period in the previous year. There was a significant fall in the number of people in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payments (PUP) over the 12-month period, declining by over 123,000 to approximately 26,500 persons. Despite this decline, Dublin’s share of persons in receipt of PUP increased; 35% of all PUP recipients in Ireland were in Dublin in January 2022, compared to 31% in January 2021. At the end Unemployment Analysis <.. image(Chart, line chart Description automatically generated) removed ..> The unemployment rate in Dublin has been slightly above the national average since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, at 6.2% in Q3 2021, it is significantly down from the rate of 12.9% recorded at the 2016 Census. Live Register PUP EWSS Jan-21 Jan-22 of November 2021, there were 77,209 persons in receipt of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) administered by Revenue, a decline of almost 8,000 on the previous year. Analysis completed in Q3 2021 showed that the Dublin In line with the elimination of COVID-19 related supports through 2022, there was expected to be a major increase in unemployment. In contrast, Ireland is approaching full employment. Figures for Q1 2022 show a State-wide unemployment rate of 4.8%, although the Dublin region has one of the highest rates at 5.8%. While the economic situation and outlook remains volatile and the risk of increased unemployment remains, this will constrain demand for some courses designed to support people back into employment. region accounted for 30% of employment in Ireland, with the top five sectors and their change over the period of COVID-19 highlighted in the below left. Impact of the Pandemic on Enrolments Since the onset of the pandemic, while CDETB’s overall beneficiary numbers have been resilient, this has mainly been due to the growth in part-time provision, with full-time numbers reduced by over 1,000. Beneficiaries of FET provision 2018 2019 2020 Full time 23,166 22,724 21,910 Part time 21,543 22,753 24,736 Community Education 8,312 8,398 8,824 TOTAL 53,021 53,875 55,470 <.. image(Text Description automatically generated) removed ..>