Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 October 2006

Wednesday, 4 October 2006

Questions (218)

Michael Ring

Question:

309 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will increase an allowance (details supplied) for VTOS participants in view of the fact that the current rates of payment are in effect since 1 January 2002 and are no longer reasonable. [31126/06]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science (Miss de Valera)

The allowance for VTOS students referred to in the question is equivalent to that paid to participants on FÁS training courses. Allowances are increased periodically in line with increases in FÁS rates.