Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the training, travel, accommodation and meal allowance payable to Youthreach participants for those aged under 18 years and above 18 years in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18844/14]

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the training, travel, accommodation and meal allowance payable to Youthreach participants for those aged under 18 years and above 18 years in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18845/14]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 142 and 143 together.

The rates for travel, accommodation and meal allowance payable to Youthreach learners are the same in 2008 and 2014.

Meal Allowance: €4.00 per week or €0.80 per day;

Accommodation: €68.90 per week or €13.98 per day;

Travel: 3-5 miles - €6.60

5-10 miles - €11.90

10-20 miles - €17.60

20-30 miles - €21.60

30-40 miles - €27.70

40-50 miles - €32.60

The training allowance payable per week to Youthreach learners is as follows: