Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2016
9. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection why on a voluntary training opportunities scheme course no longer counts towards the eligibility period for community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8875/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraTime spent on a VTOS course does count towards CE eligibility. The current eligibility criteria for Community Employment (CE) published on the welfare.ie public website includes the following clause, "Time spent on recognised training programmes (such as a SOLAS/ETB training course or VTOS Course) or in prison can also be counted towards eligibility."
