Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2015
145. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has assessed the impact that cuts have made to the training allowance for persons under 18 years of age who are attending Youthreach; if she will consider restoring this allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33461/15]
View answerThe 2012 Budget provided for the reduction in allowances paid to participants in Youthreach under 18 years of age.
Figures for the period since 2011, indicate that participation levels by learners aged under 18 years, on Youthreach training have remained at similar levels. In 2011, 912 learners in that age category attended Youthreach training and in 2014, 832 learners in the same category attended Youthreach training.
