FÁS Training Programmes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2005

Tuesday, 8 March 2005

Ceisteanna (233)

Martin Ferris

Ceist:

279 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the provisions which have been put in place and the directives which have been issued to the local employment service and FÁS regarding job-seeking assistance and training for non-national parents of Irish children who have been granted residency. [7516/05]

Freagraí scríofa

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

Persons who have been granted residency in the State on the basis of parentage of an Irish born child are entitled to register with FÁS, to avail of job seeking assistance from both FÁS and the local employment services, and FÁS training, on the same basis as other Irish residents.