Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
249. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding arrangements for outside organisations which provide training on SOLAS courses; if they get paid per student per day or a fixed amount. [29346/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile community and not-for-profit organisations such as Specialist Training Providers, Local Training Initiatives and Community Training Centres receive funding under a variety of programmes, there are two primary methods for funding of commercial training providers.
Contract Training is a fee based payment awarded using a tendering process. The tendered cost of the course is paid and it is a matter for the former FÁS Training Centres to refer the appropriate numbers. There is also a per person vouched expense element for the assessment and for any unplanned costs associated with the contract. A placement fee is also included and is based on results.
Momentum is a delivery outcome model and is based on a per person cost. This is not an amount set at national level but is dictated by the successful tenders submitted by the providers concerned. Where learners leave the course before completion, the fee payable to the provider is reduced accordingly. A portion of the fee is paid at each of the different points during the delivery phase and a further portion is paid based on outcomes.
