Brian Walsh (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the possibility of providing additional places on the competency determination validation electrical course, which is provided through Shannon Training Centre, in view of the fact that the current capacity of four places per course has resulted in a waiting time for applicants of around two years. [3639/12]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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I understand that The Competency Determination Mechanism (CDM) for the trade of Electrical was piloted in the Shannon Training Centre and following the completion of the validation, FÁS is currently in the process of providing additional capacity to meet the demand. In addition, I am informed that FÁS will have additional capacity available in Baldoyle Training Centre in February 2012, with a higher level of throughput, and is currently examining other training locations to provide more capacity/frequency of the delivery of the CDM.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 174: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the delivery of a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he will ensure that the matter will progress without any unnecessary delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4054/12]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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The project in question is currently being considered by FÁS in the context of the FÁS Capital allocation for 2012 and it is expected that a decision will be made shortly on the matter.