Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 5 Nov 2002

Vol. 556 No. 3

Written Answers. - FÁS Training Programmes.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

170 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if no restrictions are likely to be imposed in the development of FÁS training or SES schemes throughout the country arising from any existing or contemplated budgetary restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20582/02]

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Fahey)

Government consideration of the Estimates provision for 2003 is currently under way and is due to be concluded shortly. Funding for the provision by FÁS of training and employment programmes in 2003 will be determined in that context.