Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 May 2013
161. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be made available from FÁS in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly to complete their carpentry and joinery apprenticeship phase seven module, where a local registered contractor is willing to take them on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21351/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis is a day to day operational matter for FÁS who have responsibility for the Redundant Apprentice Placement Scheme (RAPS).
I understand from FÁS that the individual in question recently declined to take up an offer of a place on this scheme with an employer in Templemore.
I understand that he has indicated to FÁS that he would like to secure a placement on the RAPS with an alternative employer in Co Offaly. However, the FÁS Midlands Region has allocated its 2013 budget to other redundant apprentices. FÁS may be in a position to re-allocate a place to the individual in question should someone decide not to go ahead with their planned placement.
