Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if funding for a course (details supplied) has been withdrawn by FÁS to such an extent that only persons who are unemployed may avail of it in 2010; if she will reverse this decision in order that persons who work in small and medium enterprises will receive training which strengthens their skills and survival chances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44937/09]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The specific issue referred to by the Deputy is a day-to-day matter for FÁS as part of its responsibility under the Labour Services Act, 1987.

More generally, the funding of FÁS-operated active labour market programmes is the subject of detailed discussions between the Department, FÁS and the Department of Finance in the context of the annual Estimates process. FÁS's funding for 2010 will be published in the book of estimates later this month following the Budget.