Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
380. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age who commenced a Momentum programme in 2015 and 2016, in tabular form. [18072/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Momentum Programme is under the remit of the Department of Education and Skills (DES) and is managed on behalf of DES by SOLAS. The programmes include on-the job training in the form of work experience modules as well as the provision of accredited further education and training required to obtain and retain employment. The programme is currently not recruiting new participants.
Eligible participants are supported through the Department of Social Protection back to education allowance (BTEA) scheme and are categorised as on a BTEA-approved educational programme.
In December 2015 there were 652 participants on the Momentum Programme, supported by the BTEA. The number of participants in December 2016 was 117. The number of young persons under 25 years of age that participated on a momentum programme at the end of 2015 and 2016 are as follows:
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Under 25’s |
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December 2015 |
201 |
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December 2016 |
11 |
