Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
351. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to provide additional resourcing for QQI level six training for community employment participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17623/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraA training grant is allocated to Community Employment schemes in respect of all approved places on a “per-place, per annum” basis. Training is identified in accordance with a tailored individual learning plan (ILP) compiled by the CE supervisor with the participant, given the participant’s training needs and employment goals. Any proposed training that exceeds the budget allocated is assessed based on the value of the training provided to furthering the employment prospects of the individual. There is flexibility that can be applied in the approval of training rates, particularly when the training leads to a QQI major award, including up to level six, e.g. in Childcare.
All expenditure must be accounted and vouched for by way of receipts. It is the responsibility of the scheme to ensure that they have obtained the best price and that they have achieved value for money. A CE scheme sponsor should contact their local DSP office if they have particular issues and the matter will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
