Dara Murphy (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons persons (details supplied) were not awarded the FETAC course results; the reason this class has to repeat the examinations; the steps FÁS is taking to prevent this happening in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40477/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I am informed that the company in question delivered a FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Traineeship training course in Cork City ending in November 2012, under contract to FÁS. I understand that the assessment of provisional results submitted for certification processing by FÁS has been found, when externally authenticated, not to meet the required grade standard. Seventeen affected learners were informed and repeat tuition and support was provided which commenced on 9th September to assist learners meet the required standard, under a high level of scrutiny from FÁS. The company in question is currently on "Amber" status on the FÁS National CTTL (Contracted Training Tender List) meaning that the Contractor cannot tender or contract for further work with FÁS as a result of breach of contract.