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Community Training Centres

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 June 2021

Wednesday, 2 June 2021

Questions (196, 197, 198)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

196. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of young persons under 25 years of age on training programmes in the community training centres. [30144/21]

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Thomas Pringle

Question:

197. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding allocation to the community training centres in 2021. [30145/21]

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Thomas Pringle

Question:

198. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the average cost of supporting a place on a training programme in a community training centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30146/21]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 to 198, inclusive, together.

As part of the overall national Youthreach programme, Community Training Centres (CTCs) are independent community-based organisations funded by the Education and Training Boards, catering for the training and employment needs of early school leavers, primarily aged between 16 and 21.

The training is certified leading to recognised awards on the National Framework of Qualifications. All programmes offer personal and social skills development through modules such as communications, personal effectiveness, teamwork, career planning and literacy and numeracy support which are integrated with the vocational training modules. Trainees are entitled to a training allowance on the programme and may be entitled to a meal/travel allowance.

In 2021 SOLAS allocated €33.9m to the Education and Training Boards for the provision of the programme. Based on full year data, the average annual cost of supporting a place on the programme, including the payment of allowances to learners, is estimated at €20,896.

On 1 March, there were 1,322 learners under the age of 25 enrolled in the programme.

Question No. 197 answered with Question No. 196.
Question No. 198 answered with Question No. 196.
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