Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2013
172. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection if an offer for employees of FÁS to transfer to her Department was made; if so, if it is still on the table; the current situation in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15636/13]
View answerIn March 2010 the Government decided that the employment and community services programmes of FÁS should transfer to the Department of Social Protection.
All staff in FÁS assigned to the transferring activities transferred to the Department. In relation to central and regional support staff, FÁS invited staff from these functional areas to express an interest in transferring to the Department. Staff who expressed an interest in transferring were considered and then selected on the basis of Seniority/geographic location/business needs.
