Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 March 2012
45 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, in view of the economic circumstances that prevail, an apprentice plumber (details supplied) in County Mayo, can proceed to level 6 in the person’s studies despite having not yet completed level 3 as a result of the economic circumstances that prevail. [13177/12]
View answerI am informed that the person in question must complete Phase 3 before FÁS will progress him on to Phase 6 of his apprenticeship. I understand that following correspondence from FÁS, the person in question has confirmed his interest in participating in the Redundant Apprentice Placement Scheme 2012, with a view to completing Phase 3 and Phase 5 with a host employer. FÁS will now forward his name to employers who are willing to participate in the scheme.
