Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 85: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a large number of apprentices at a company (details supplied) were due to commence training in Bolton Street, Dublin in September 2009, as part of their off the job training; if, in view of the situation at the company, she will ensure plans are put in place to bring forward the commencement date for this training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13569/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The company in question currently employs a number of apprentice aircraft mechanics. In the event that it is not in a position to fulfil its obligations under the relevant apprenticeship contacts involved and that the apprentices are formally notified of redundancy, FÁS, the Dublin Institute of Technology and the Higher Education Authority will cooperatively explore options to deal with the plight of those apprentices.