Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014
142. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the training, travel, accommodation and meal allowance payable to Youthreach participants for those aged under 18 years and above 18 years in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18844/14]
View answer143. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the training, travel, accommodation and meal allowance payable to Youthreach participants for those aged under 18 years and above 18 years in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18845/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 142 and 143 together.
The rates for travel, accommodation and meal allowance payable to Youthreach learners are the same in 2008 and 2014. Meal Allowance: €4.00 per week or €0.80 per day;
Accommodation: €68.90 per week or €13.98 per day;
Travel: 3-5 miles - €6.60
5-10 miles - €11.90
10-20 miles - €17.60
20-30 miles - €21.60
30-40 miles - €27.70
40-50 miles - €32.60The training allowance payable per week to Youthreach learners is as follows:
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- |
2008 |
- |
2014 |
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Ages 15 and 16 |
€80.60 |
Age 16 and 17 |
€40 |
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Age 17 |
€100.70 |
- |
- |
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Age 18 and over |
€198.70 |
Age 18 and over |
€160 |
