Employment Support Services

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Questions (81)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

94 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received correspondence from FÁS on the subject of a European globalisation fund mobility allowance for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will advise if he is prepared for eligible workers to avail of these allowances. [7854/11]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills (Deputy Ciarán Cannon)

FÁS has been designated to manage the European globalisation fund as it applies to former DELL and related workers in Limerick. The question of mobility allowances and their application to these workers is an operational one for FÁS.