Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 April 2007
56 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons who undertook FÁS training courses in 2006; the percentage of these who were unemployed, who were in part-time employment and who were employed full time; his plans for FÁS for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15486/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraA total of 69,000 persons commenced FÁS training courses in 2006 with roughly 35% of those attending training for employment and 65% attending training that were in employment. In addition, 176,000 persons attended Safe Pass and Construction Skills training and a further 9,000 persons attended Evening Courses. A training element was also included for 32,300 persons on Community Employment and Job Initiative schemes in 2006. Statistics concerning numbers in part-time employment are not captured. Plans for FÁS in 2007 are to increase training numbers by roughly 5%. FÁS has been granted additional funding to help meet demand for apprenticeship training and increase capacity for those in employment.
