Apprenticeship Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Ceisteanna (271)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

271. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 5 March 2013, if payment for participation in the redundant apprentice scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in view of the fact that FÁS recognised the person's participation and completion of this scheme and clearly state that payment will be provided for phase seven of this course. [13961/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

As I stated in my reply to the Deputy on 5 March the individual in question did not participate on the FÁS Redundant Apprentice Placement Scheme. In any event FÁS does not pay any apprentices when they are with their employer for Phase 7 of their apprenticeship.