Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 96: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the FÁS redundant apprentice placement scheme; and if he will confirm if it has, or will cease [36258/11]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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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 in 2011, over 2,300 redundant apprentices were placed on the scheme, with 1,600 completing their on-the-job phase. A further 700 are currently progressing.

I am informed that the Redundant Apprentice Placement Scheme re-commenced on 9th January, 2012, for new entrants to the scheme, which is expected to provide up to 2,000 places during the year based on the progression of apprentice through the apprenticeship programme.