Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 July 2020
161. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding supports will be put in place for pilots that have lost their jobs due to Covid-19 or are on the temporary wage subsidy scheme to retrain and upskill as a flight instructor on single engine aircraft. [17782/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraA range of upskilling and reskilling supports such as Skills to Compete and Springboard+ are available through the education and training system.
Eligibilty for these schemes for those who are unemployed or in receipt of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme is a matter for the Department of Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands.
