Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2012
252 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is permissible under European Globalisation Fund rules for a person to receive funds from the EGF or interventions funded via the EGF while in full time employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8306/12]
View answerA redundant worker, who meets the criteria of the EGF Regulations and who is included in an EGF application which is subsequently approved by the EU budgetary authorities, may avail of the measures provided under the approved EGF programme even where such a redundant worker subsequently obtains employment. This position has been confirmed to my Department by the European Commission.
253 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) received a payment from the European Globalisation Fund or interventions funded via the EGF while employed by the Department of Finance; the nature and value of this payment; if this payment complied with the rules of the European globalisation fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8307/12]
View answerI am precluded by the provisions of the Data Protection Acts from releasing the specific personal information sought by the Deputy.
A redundant worker who meets the criteria of the EGF Regulations and who is included in an EGF application which is subsequently approved by the EU budgetary authorities, may avail of the measures provided under the approved EGF programme even where such a redundant worker subsequently obtains employment. This position has been confirmed to my Department by the European Commission.
