Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 708: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31238/10]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) is a full time second chance education and training initiative which offers courses between Levels 3-6 on the National Framework of Qualifications for unemployed adults over 21 years of age. It is operated by Vocational Education Committees (VECs).

VTOS is a two year programme but in very exceptional circumstances, such as if a significant amount of tuition time was lost through health problems or where an extra year might be required to achieve an award or certificate, learners may participate in a third year.

Decisions on the enrolment of individual learners are for the VEC concerned. In relation to the person referred to by the Deputy, I understand from the VEC concerned that the person has completed a two year programme, achieving awards at Junior Certificate and FETAC Level 4. I also understand from the VEC concerned that this person has not requested a third year.