Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
1469. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if those at work and those returning to the workforce can participate in all Springboard courses; and if so, if any fees are required from participants or their employers. [40993/22]
View answerUnemployed applicants in receipt of an eligible DSP payment, and Returners have the entirety of their course fee paid for.
Employed applicants and Recent Graduates must pay 10% of the course fee.
The table below provides a description of each cohort and the % of the fee that is paid for by the Government of Ireland and EU co-financing.
|
Cohort |
Description |
% of course fee paid |
|
Unemployed |
not currently working, receiving a qualifying welfare payment from the Department of Social Protection (unless you are formerly self-employed) and actively seeking employment. |
100% |
|
Returner |
Homemaker, on other caring duties, or economically dependent on a partner/spouse for at least 9 of the last 12 months. |
100% |
|
Employed |
Someone who is working either for yourself or someone else. |
90% |
|
Recent Graduate |
Someone who is a graduate from a full-time NFQ Level 8 degree within the 12 months prior to the start of a Springboard+ course and who does not fit into one of the above categories. |
90% |
