Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 May 2012
42 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to ensure that the 2,183 redundant apprentices who have yet to complete their on the job training are enabled to do so by FÁS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25894/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis is a day to day operational matter for FÁS. I understand that FÁS, with the support of the social partners, are providing a temporary Redundant Apprentice Placement Scheme whereby FÁS approved employers in the public and private sectors will provide redundant apprentices with training and assessment on-the-job at Phase 3, Phase 5 and Phase 7 of their apprenticeships. FÁS will provide eligible redundant apprentices with an opportunity to complete their on-the-job training and assessments. As of 11th May 2012, 672 apprentices are currently on the scheme and 127 have completed their on-the-job training phase.
