Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2014
493. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if VTOS participants will be eligible for the Christmas bonus as announced in budget 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40343/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra494. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if VTOS participants will be eligible for the Christmas bonus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40349/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 493 and 494 together.
VTOS participants are paid a training allowance in lieu of their Department of Social Protection payment, therefore they will be eligible for the Christmas bonus payment, of 25%, announced in Budget 2015.
