Jonathan O'Brien
Question:73. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the budget allocated to Skillnets during each of the past three years and the number of participants during each year. [20523/14]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 May 2014
73. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the budget allocated to Skillnets during each of the past three years and the number of participants during each year. [20523/14]
View answerI can confirm that in each of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 Skillnets was allocated a budget of €14.5 m. 42,113 individuals participated on their programmes in 2011. 43,974 individuals were trained in 2012. In 2013, 45,712 individuals participated on programmes. These figures include training for both the employed and unemployed.