Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2012
58. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the level of FAS funding, if any, available to unemployed persons enrolling on City and Guild approved courses; the criteria used in the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43555/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFÁS Training Services provides training courses that are accredited by various bodies, including City and Guilds.
However, "FÁS" Employment Services which is under the remit of the Department of Social Protection does make grants available to unemployed persons to enrol on courses. One such grant is the Technical Employment Support Grant and the Department of Social Protection would be best placed to advise on the application process as this particular grant is under their remit.
