Training Support Grant

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2016

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Questions (268)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

268. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will be increasing the rates for young persons aged under 26 years on programmes such as VTOS, Youthreach, CTC and Solas training courses and who are currently on €160 per week to €193 per week, in line with the increase in the back to education allowance announced by the Department of Social Protection in the budget for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30865/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The training allowances paid to learners on VTOS, Youthreach, CTC and ETB training courses, funded by my Department through SOLAS, are based on Department of Social Protection payment rates.

These training allowances will be increased in line with the increase in the Department of Social Protection Back to Education Allowance announced in Budget 2017.

Question No. 269 answered with Question No. 217.