Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the redundancy replacement scheme through FÁS will be available this year to apprentices based in the Dublin area who require to work outstanding hours to complete their apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4003/13]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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This is a day to day operational matter for FAS. I understand that FÁS is currently reviewing the guidelines and criteria for the introduction of a Redundant Apprentice Placement Scheme for 2013. FAS expect to be in a position to commence the 2013 scheme in February.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if payment for training in the FÁS redundant placement scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4123/13]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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The person in question commenced employment with his employer hoping to avail of the Phase 7 Redundant Apprentice Placement Scheme (RAPS). His employer was contacted in relation to supplying the relevant documentation in order to start the individual in question on the RAPS. However, I understand that the company did not meet the requirements of RAPS as they were unable to supply a Tax Clearance Certificate. I am informed that the individual in question was notified that his employers did not meet the requirements of the RAPS; therefore he could not be paid by FÁS under this scheme.

Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person can work as part of their apprenticeship to obtain their trade and qualifications for a company in Northern Ireland where the company is carrying out works on projects here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4190/13]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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This is a day to day operational matter for FAS who have responsibility for the operation of the Standards Based Apprenticeship Programme. I understand from FAS that the following is a Schedule of Requirements for companies outside the jurisdiction to register apprentices:

- The employer provides evidence of being tax compliant with the taxation requirements of the Irish State Exchequer and provides a Revenue Employer Registration Number.

- The employer has a Registered Office in the State; a site office is not an acceptable alternative.