The provision of courses to match skills needs of the economy are among the top priorities in a five-year strategy for the €800m-a-year further education and training sector.

The €370m further education and training sector could face a major change in focus as a review examines how well it is addressing the needs of the unemployed.

MORE courses offered by private companies and less funding for hobby courses could form part of the overhaul of further education and training in the replacement of Fás.