Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013
258. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is any arrangement in place through FÁS to accept the work experience achieved abroad by apprentices who have had to leave here without completing their time and who now work in reputable companies in the same trade but outside of this State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19069/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that FÁS do not approve an apprentice to complete on-the-job phases of his/her apprenticeship with a company operating overseas unless the company has a registered office in the Republic of Ireland. However, in limited circumstances, apprentices who emigrate after completing all 7 phases of their apprenticeships, but who have not completed 4 years in employment with a FÁS approved employer as required for apprenticeship certification, can submit an application to FÁS under the "Recognition of Prior Learning" initiative for recognition of trade related employment overseas.
