Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
381. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 131 of 10 July 2013, if he will outline the specific education and training supports to lone parents and the unemployed and the nature of referrals from the Department of Social Protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35488/13]
View answerFÁS Training Programmes are open to all unemployed individuals. In relation to determining the eligibility of individuals to participate in FAS Training Programmes this is generally a matter for the Department of Social Protection. In addition, all further education programmes are open to lone parents and the income support they receive while on these programmes is a matter for the Department of Social Protection. It is a matter for the Department of Social Protection through their new Intreo system to refer unemployed individuals and lone parents to an appropriate training or education provider, depending on their individual entitlements and requirements.
