FÁS Training Programmes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Ceisteanna (116)

Joe Costello

Ceist:

208 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of people participating on FÁS courses at present; the cutbacks proposed for the coming year; the reduction in the number of places proposed for Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30017/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Deputy Mary Coughlan)

As at the end of August, the number of people participating on FÁS courses was 40,504. It is not possible to accurately predict the number of participants for 2009 since discussions concerning the 2009 budget are still ongoing.