Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012
153. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills has his attention been drawn to a delay in the organisation of FÁS training courses for apprentices usually run in January (details supplied), when a decision will be made in relation to whether these courses will go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55680/12]
View answerThis is an operation matter for FÁS. I am informed that the company in question has four apprentices at present. The position as regards their training is as follows:
Two apprentices will be scheduled to attend Metal Fabrication training in Cork Training Centre starting 14th January, 2013.
As one apprentice was registered on 30th November, 2012, they will not be due to be called to a Phase 2 course until March 2013.
Finally, one apprentice cannot progress their apprenticeship further at this time as they have to repeat Phase 2 examinations.
