This country report is part of a series of reports on vocational education and training produced by each EU Member State plus Norway and Iceland by members of ReferNet, a network established by Cedefop (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training).

This VET in Europe report provides readers with a concise, basic insight into the state of the vocational education and training system of Ireland. It situates the Irish education and training system within a broad political, social, economic, and labour market framework.

CHAPTER 1. External factors influencing VET
CHAPTER 2. Providing VET in a lifelong learning perspective
CHAPTER 3. Anticipating labour market needs
CHAPTER 4. Promotion of VET