Two ministers in Kilkenny to honour the first graduates through the All Ireland Skills Programme

Two ministers were on hand to help mark the achievement of the first graduates through the All Ireland Skills Programme. 

The event took place at Rothe House in Kilkenny this morning.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien was joined by colleague Minister of State with responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan, who’s also the Carlow Kilkenny Green TD.

KCLR News’ Edwina Grace caught up with both there – hear what they had to say about today’s event, the recent protests linked to the accommodation of those from Ukraine and those under international protection and the calls for a new Kilkenny county museum;