Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 36: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the proposals he has to financially assist apprentices from Gaeltacht areas when they are on the block release phase of their apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12494/08]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I understand from Údarás na Gaeltachta that it offers apprenticeship scholarships to eligible candidates in the Gaeltacht. In addition to weekly allowances paid by FÁS, the rate of payment for 2008 by an tÚdarás in respect of block release is €700 to the employer at the start of each release period and €700 to the apprentice on the successful completion of examinations and return to work at the end of each period.

Additional information pertaining to apprenticeships can be obtained from an tÚdarás' website at www.udaras.ie.