FÁS Training Programmes Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Ceisteanna (371)

Eric J. Byrne

Ceist:

371. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding FÁS payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [17102/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Participants on FÁS training courses receive a training allowance in lieu of their social welfare entitlements for the duration of the course. As the person referred to is not in receipt of a social welfare payment, a FÁS training allowance is not payable.