SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 June 2014

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Questions (55)

Niall Collins

Question:

55. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 175 of 8 April 2014, if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied). [26208/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

I understand from SOLAS that following the closure of a Local Training Initiative in 2012, Statutory Redundancy was paid to the persons involved. Local Training Initiatives are funded through SOLAS and managed and operated by local groups. The staff are employed by these groups and my Department does not have a direct role in relation to staff and employment issues relating to these bodies. However, guidance has been sought by SOLAS on the payment of enhanced redundancy and the matter is being reviewed in my Department. The matter has also been referred to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for consideration.