Chris Andrews
Question:515. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be allowed to attend a vocational training opportunities scheme course. [24903/20]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
515. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be allowed to attend a vocational training opportunities scheme course. [24903/20]
View answerThe qualification period for recipients of the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) looking to pursue education has been waived where the applicant transfers their PUP to a Jobseeker's payment.
If the person concerned is eligible for a Jobseeker's payment she can apply for a place on the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) through the Education and Training Boards (ETBs). Further information on VTOS can be found on www.education.ie.
A Departmental official from the Intreo Centre in Cork Street will contact the person concerned to review her eligibility for a Jobseeker's payment.
I trust this clarifies the matter.