Bernard J. Durkan
Question:171 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of FÁS or similar retraining places available in the current year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8963/00]
Written Answers. - FÁS Training Programmes.
It should be noted that FÁS consistently monitors its training numbers and has the facility through contract training and, subject to funding available, to provide additional training if the demand so requires.
Total training nationally would be of the order of 15,500. This will fluctuate somewhat to suit the number of places provided by contract training.