Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Generation Ireland is calling for continued investment in skills bootcamps following the success of our 2025 SOLAS National Training Fund pilot grant. With €500,000, we delivered five bootcamps in partnership with ETBs, supporting underrepresented learners into life-changing careers.
We propose expanding this model in 2026 to include green and health sector skills, and from 2027, establishing a multiannual grant starting at €1 million and growing by €500,000 annually. This will scale delivery to 25 bootcamps by 2030, serving up to 625 learners per year.
This investment will strengthen Ireland’s training infrastructure, address critical skills shortages in FDI and SME sectors, and open pathways to employment for marginalised communities across the country.