Further Education and Training Programmes Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 December 2014

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Ceisteanna (451)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

451. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the practice of the deduction of sick days from participants on further education and training courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46092/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

An Absence and Sickness Policy is in place for participants on training courses. The policy makes provision for trainees to be paid for periods of illness where appropriate. There are no plan to review the policy at this stage.