Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2010
170 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, a person is a new entrant to a FÁS training course, will be able to receive an increase for a qualified adult payment and the part-time FÁS allowance that are available to persons on FÁS courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4498/10]
View answerFÁS provides a range of training courses to suit participants' individual needs and circumstances. New entrants to FÁS who are in receipt of allowances from the Department of Social and Family Affairs and undertaking a full-time training course retain the same level of allowances whilst pursuing their training. Those in receipt of social welfare payments undertaking part-time training (20 hours a week) receive a part-time training allowance only. However, participants who undertake evening or on-line courses rather than part-time day courses and are thus available for work retain their existing level of social welfare benefits.
