Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 374: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if it is appropriate for FÁS to be acting as a recruitment agency for the British Army. [18045/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that the matter in question relates to the Millennium Jobs Club, which is funded by FÁS and operated by the Moyross Development Company Limited. The primary objective of the Jobs Clubs is to provide training to assist participants who are ready for work to develop skills they can use to find a job. FÁS makes funding available to Jobs Clubs on a nationwide basis in order to cover their running costs. However, the day-to-day operation of each Club is the responsibility of its Jobs Club Leader under the supervision of the Board of Management. At FÁS' request, the Millennium Jobs Club has now ceased the practice referred to and all Jobs Clubs have been made aware of this matter in order that it will not happen again.