Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2011
152 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements for training of new employees by employers; if there are interim arrangements with FÁS in such circumstances; if so, the budget available; the arrangements in place between him and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in respect of such training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28949/11]
View answerI understand that FÁS Training Services has no mechanism to fund or part-fund the training of new employees or to provide or procure training or assist with providing/procuring training for new employees. However, new employees may enrol on a suitable FÁS night course for a fee.
In addition, through Skillnets, which is funded by my Department from the National Training Fund, employers can benefit from subsidised training for all their employees (both new and existing) by joining a Skillnets network. A full list of Skillnets networks together with contact details and other information can be accessed via www.skillnets.ie/networks.
Also, I understand that FÁS in association with my Department and the Department of Social Protection operates a series of training and employment supports to assist people with disabilities to access and progress in employment.
