Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 74: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that funding in support of the FÁS construction skills certification scheme has been withdrawn; if any alternative scheme is planned; the number of persons who have availed of this scheme in 2010 and 2011 and the cost of providing this training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25970/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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This is a day to day operational matter for FAS who have responsibility for the delivery of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme.

While the future management, delivery and development of the SafePass/CSCS and QSCS schemes are currently the subject of a FAS strategic review, I can confirm that funding for this scheme has not been withdrawn and funding and service provision will continue as they are currently arranged, pending completion of this review. The information the Deputy sought in respect of the numbers availing of the scheme and the cost for providing this training is not readily available. I have asked FAS to collate this data as soon as possible. When received I will forward directly to the Deputy.