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Dublin Regional Skills Forum

Ó: An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta
Foilsithe: 5 Aibreán 2022
An t-eolas is déanaí: 30 Iúil 2025

What the Dublin Regional Skills Forum is
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Who is on the forum
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What the Dublin Regional Skills Forum is

The Dublin Regional Skills Forum supports businesses in its region to assess and develop skills for their employees. The Regional Skills Forum also brings people together at local and regional level, to identify, investigate and validate skills needs.

This forum is 1 of 9 based around the country.

Where this forum operates

The Dublin Regional Skills Forum serves the county and city of Dublin.

Who is on the forum

The work of the Dublin Regional Skills Forum is supported by key industry, economic and education partners from across the region, who all work together, through the forum in identifying and implementing pro-active responses to address current and future skills needs.

Dublin Regional Skills Forum members

Forum Industry Chair

Barry Prost, Co-Founder, Rent A Recruiter

Forum Industry Vice-Chair

Christine McGrath Leadership Development & Talent Management at Sysco

Forum Manager

Natasha Kinsella

Education and training providers

Dublin City University
Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
National College of Art and Design
National College of Ireland
Technological University Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
University College Dublin
City of Dublin Education and Training Board
Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board
Skillnet Ireland

Statutory agencies and organisations

Department of Social Protection
Enterprise Ireland
IDA Ireland
Local county councils (1 nominated representative for all 4)
Local Enterprise Offices (1 nominated representative for all 4)
National Disability Authority

Industry associations

Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Ibec
ISME
Small Firms Association
Greater Dublin Chamber Alliance

Sector subgroups

There are sector subgroup links within:

hospitality and tourism
logistics and transport
construction
retail
pharma
other sectors

These subgroups provide extra industry insights on specific sectors within the Dublin region.

Events

AI & Your Business - New Ways of thinking "Innovation & Competitiveness" - November 4 2025

Event led by Dublin RSF with Regional Skills Mideast/Northeast in collaboration Dublin Local Enterprise offices, Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet and hosted in Enterprise Ireland.

A sold-out event for SME/Startup Business, gathered in Enterprise Ireland East Point November 4th, led by Dublin RSF in partnership - RSF Mideast/ Northeast, Dublin LEO’s and Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet to bring together businesses to an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to show how artificial intelligence can unlock smarter, faster decisions in supporting skills needs.

The workshop aimed to empower businesses with the knowledge and skills of how to utilise AI tools to offer new ways of thinking in supporting business innovate and remain competitive in an ever-evolving digitalised competitive environment.

Some of the challenges of digital transformation facing SMEs is ensuring the right skills are in place now and into the future for their workforce. Access to the relevant funded supports and the right educational training connections were also a priority highlighting the breath within the skills ecosystem. Embedding a culture of lifelong learning in an AI era remains a priority for National Skills Council guiding the work for Regional Skills and Education/Training providers while ensuring awareness of all our state agency supports and funded provisions for Business.

Keynote address by Kevin Marshall Microsoft Ireland and Chair National Skills Council noted:

"Given our priorities to develop a robust integrated skills eco system, we need to ensure particularly for SME’s they engage with emerging technologies around AI & Digital. The AI models emerging will affect all our businesses over the next decade and as the NSC we will be advising government on ways to help SME Sector and wider enterprise focus on these areas as well as social inclusion and Lifelong Learning. "

Natasha Kinsella DRSF Manager on behalf of Regional Skills, noted:

“By bringing together key stakeholders and businesses with our expert panel we empower business with the knowledge and skills on their digital AI journey. It also ensures awareness to tap into the state funded skills ecosystem, inform policy in developing skills provision based on real business needs while delivering real impact, as part of the plans set out within the national skills strategy.”

Commenting after the workshop facilitated by Mark Kelly AI Ireland Founder said that:

“Today's collaborative workshop proved a point: in under 60 minutes, AI can elevate our workflow, speed up decisions, and restore the human element to our work. The takeaway? AI literacy is now essential, not optional. The clock is ticking—let us move forward with intention.”

Speakers included:

Natasha Kinsella MC, Regional Skills an initiative of Department of Further and Higher Education -highlighting national partnership of supports for Business offered within the Skills ecosystem.
Keynote Address - Kevin Marshall, Head of Future Skilling at Microsoft & Chair of the National Skills Council – on Ireland’s national skills priorities.
Mark Kelly, Founder AI Ireland – delivering a practical, step-by-step workshop to utilising AI tools in business for digital transformation.
Susan Kelly, Operations, Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet – sharing upskilling and training supports to help you take the next step.

About Event Organisers Dublin Regional Skills Forum

The Dublin Regional Skills Forum (DRSF) / Mideast & Northeast part of nine regions a collaborative initiative of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS), bringing together key stakeholders from education, training, and industry sectors within each region. Their primary goal is to facilitate effective communication and cooperation to address the skills needs of businesses and employees. By forging partnerships and offering valuable insights, the Regional Skills Forum plays a pivotal role in enhancing regional workforce development and supporting prosperity. www.gov.ie/regionalskills Local Enterprise Offices The Local Enterprise Offices are your local first-stop shop for seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland. Whether you are a new entrepreneur or an existing small business owner. The Local Enterprise Office provides advice, information, and support to you in starting up or growing your business. With thirty-one dedicated teams across the Local Authority network in Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices offer you a wide range of experience, skills, and services. https://www.localenterprise.ie/

Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet

Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet is a government-backed business-support network, connecting teams and individuals from small and large companies to highly subsidised and cutting-edge training in the latest technologies driving business development. Our courses are uniquely co-developed with industry and academia, and span a range of areas including Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Cloud, Digital Transformation, and more. These are all delivered in a format that suits the learner best, from online and part-time Masters, to on-demand self-paced industry certified microcreds, and bespoke in-company training. https://ictskillnet.ie

Left to Right: Siobhan Keogh RSFM Mideast, Ray Murphy RSFM Northeast, Susan Kelly Operations Director Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, Mark Kelly Founder AI Ireland, Natasha Kinsella RSFM Dublin, Kevin Marshall Microsoft Ireland Head of Future Skills/National Skills Council Chair, Helen McMahon Skills Policy & Strategic Partnership Lead · Enterprise Ireland, Lisa Brown Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

Left to Right: Siobhan Keogh RSFM Mideast, Ray Murphy RSFM Northeast, Kevin Marshall Microsoft Ireland Head of Future Skills/National Skills Council Chair, Natasha Kinsella RSFM Dublin