Skillnet Ireland Statement of Strategy Consultation
2026-2028

Context

Skillnet Ireland is seeking the views of interested stakeholders to inform the development of its new Statement of Strategy 2026-2028. The aim of the strategy is to ensure that Skillnet Ireland meets the workforce development needs of enterprise and the workforce over the strategy timeframe and support the competitiveness and resilience of Ireland's economy.

Skillnet Ireland has undertaken a wide-ranging strategy consultation process with its industry partners and stakeholder groups including enterprise, Government Departments and agencies, education sector and representative groups to help set out a clear vision for future growth, transformation and development of the agency.

Submissions are now invited from interested parties to assist Skillnet Ireland in setting out the strategic direction for the organisation. The consultation aims to bring together the combined insights and perspectives of all our stakeholders and develop a coherent and ambitious approach to future opportunities.

We invite you to read the Public Consultation Paper, which provides context to the outline strategy and key thematic areas. 

The Strategy Consultation Paper can be accessed here.
 

Consultation Responses

Skillnet Ireland is seeking your views on three thematic areas that will be fundamental to the success of the new Statement of Strategy 2026-2028: outlined in the Public Consultation Paper.

• Theme 1: Strengthening Enterprise Competitiveness
• Theme 2: Accelerating Digitalisation and AI
• Theme 3: Climate Change and Sustainability

Making a Submission 

Submissions should be emailed to strategy@skillnetireland.ie with “Skillnet Ireland Strategy Submission 2026-2028” in the subject line and be submitted on or before 5pm on Thursday 8th January 2026.

Email: strategy@skillnetireland.ie
Post: Skillnet Ireland, 5th Floor, Q House, 76 Furze House, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 E268.

The closing date for submissions is 8th January 2026.

Freedom of Information Act 2014 and publication of submissions

Respondents are advised that Skillnet Ireland is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007-2014, and Data Protection legislation. With the exception of a name and address, personal, confidential or commercially sensitive information should not be included in your submission or observations, and it will be presumed that all information contained in your submission is releasable under the Freedom of Information Act 2014.