Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
311. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 was told they were ineligible for VTOS despite having been told previously they were; and the criteria they would have to meet to be eligible for VTOS. [27738/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraTo be eligible to participate in a course under the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS), a person must be over 21 years of age and in receipt of a specified social protection payment for at least six months prior to enrolment on the course. The specified social protection payments include Jobseekers Benefit/Allowance, One Parent Family Payment and Disability Allowance. VTOS may also open to those who are signing for credits for at least six months or are a dependent spouse of an eligible person. When contacted by my Department, County Dublin VEC had no record of the person referred to having applied for a VTOS course.
