In accordance with a recommendation contained in the Study of Efficiency and Effectiveness of Vocational Training Services and Rehabilitative Training Services for People with Disabilities provided by Specialist Training Providers, agreement has been reached on the capitation fee payable to FÁS contracted Specialist Training Providers in respect of vocational training services for people with disabilities.
FÁS have established a working group to oversee the implementation of other recommendations emerging from the Study. The group is scheduled to review and report on progress by March, 2008.
The Working Group is made up of representatives of FÁS Community Services/Social Inclusion and Specialist Training Providers, and its Terms of Reference are as follows:
1.To oversee the implementation of the recommendations emerging from the Report.
2.To identify and design appropriate structures, systems and linkages to address each recommendation in the context of exploring best practice modern service delivery models.
3.To ensure active implementation of these structures, systems and/or linkages by appointing appropriate sub groups to initiate and monitor same.
4.To review and report progress by March 2008.