Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take with FÁS in respect of funding for apprenticeship jockeys that was reduced substantially which has put the racing academy in some financial difficulty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34452/10]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Following a meeting on 28 September between FÁS, Horse Racing Ireland, Racing Academy and Centre of Education and Kildare VEC, the training referred to by the Deputy is scheduled to commence on 6 October. A longer term review of the training programme will be carried out by all stake holders with a view to its completion by the end of 2010.