Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
235. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he and-or SOLAS restored funding to an association (details supplied) in 2020 in respect of the programmes supported in previous years; if so, the amount granted; the purpose it will be used for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12442/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe training courses that the Deputy refers to are run under the Local Training Initiative programme (LTI). This programme is a project-based training and work experience programme carried out in the local community run by local community groups and associations. Staff delivering courses are typically employed by the relevant community group or association. The programme is designed for people who are unemployed, primarily those aged 18 – 35 years who are experiencing difficulty in gaining entry to the labour market due to personal, social or geographic disadvantage.
SOLAS allocates funding to the 16 Education Training Boards in respect of the Local Training Initiative programme. This includes funding for the association referred to by the Deputy. The information sought in relation to the 2020 funding has been requested from SOLAS and the individual ETBs. This will be compiled and forwarded to the directly to the Deputy by SOLAS when completed.
