FÁS Training Programmes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2004

Tuesday, 16 November 2004

Ceisteanna (140, 141)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

196 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he has given consideration to the number of persons on employment or training schemes through FÁS or other agencies; the degree to which he has examined the prospect of the allocation of extra funding to FÁS in the Estimates for 2005 with a view to enhancing the programmes available to FÁS and other agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28611/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

Details of funding in support of employment and training schemes delivered through agencies under the remit of my Department will be contained in the Abridged Estimates Volume which is to be published later this week.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

197 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which he expects to provide adequate funds to enable FÁS continue its current programme and restore programmes dropped due to lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28613/04]

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

Details of funding in support of employment and training schemes delivered through agencies under the remit of my Department will be contained in the Abridged Estimates Volume which is to be published later this week.