Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify a matter (details supplied) regarding the FÁS apprentice placement scheme. [1967/12]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 166: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding funding (details supplied). [1987/12]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the FÁS redundant apprentice replacement scheme (details supplied). [2391/12]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 to 167, inclusive, together. The Redundant Apprentice Placement Scheme (RAPS) was introduced in 2011 to provide opportunities for eligible redundant apprentices to undertake on-the-job training at Phase 3, Phase 5 and Phase 7 of the standard based apprenticeship programme.

I understand that RAPS has re-commenced from 9th January 2012 and will provide opportunities for eligible redundant apprentices.

I am informed that the person in question is on RAPS Phase 5 (26 weeks) and he is due to finish this Phase on 27th January, 2012.

I am advised that FÁS has been in contact with him to confirm that there is another RAPS planned for 2012 and he was advised that if the firm that he is currently on Phase 5 with want to apply to take him back for Phase 7 then this can be explored.

The person in question could be advised to keep in regular contact with his Training Adviser in FÁS in this matter.