FÁS Training Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 November 2010

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Questions (66)

Sean Sherlock

Question:

64 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will expedite a decision on an application in respect of the national register of trainers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44492/10]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills (Deputy Seán Haughey)

Responsibility for individual procurement issues are a day-to-day matter for FÁS as provided for in the Labour Services Act, 1987 as amended.

I understand that the National Register of Trainers is being replaced by a FÁS Pre-Procurement database. This database of approved training providers will only be used for contracted training courses and will also provide a facility to call upon approved replacement trainers, if required, in a timely manner.

Any applications already submitted for registration on the NRT will now be processed as applications for listing on the FÁS Pre-Procurement Database.