Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 213: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the reduction in the payment to students attending the National Learning Network, Hollyhill, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3748/12]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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FÁS training allowances are aligned to social welfare payments and as part of Budget 2011 a number of reductions were made in this area including a reduction in the additional FÁS training allowance paid to the long term unemployed from €31.80 to €20. This reduction came into effect on the 1 January 2011 and also applies to persons with disabilities participating on the FÁS Specialist Training Providers Programme which includes the National Learning Network.