FÁS Training Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 May 2010

Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Questions (211)

Brian Hayes

Question:

240 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her response to a request from a local authority (details supplied) seeking an easing of restrictions which are preventing the introduction of work-placement and training programmes within the administrative area of south Dublin, the correspondence on foot of a council motion on 8 March 2010 was initially sent to the Department of Finance, but was later referred to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20808/10]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Mary Coughlan)

Placements under the Work Placement Programme are possible in the wider public service, subject to the agreement of the relevant parent Government Department. The placement of individuals under this scheme is not covered by the moratorium on recruitment in the public service. However, it is a condition of the Programme that any such placements should not displace an existing member of staff or be used to fill a vacant post. Subject to the above, FÁS would welcome quality Work Placement Programme opportunities from the South Dublin administrative area.

Question No. 241 answered with Question No. 238.