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FAS & Social Welfare Connection

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  • 30-03-2008 5:32pm
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    papasunday
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    Just want to know if somebody has any idea what is the connection between Fas and the Social Welfare this is because just after 2 months of being on the dole I received a letter from the Social Welfare to go to Fas for job offers etc otherwise I will lose my payment but I clearly think that Fas eats from the same plate and maybe they try to brain wash people to get a job quick to get out of the dole.

    Any opinions or thoughts will be appreciated!:)
    Thanks


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    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,283 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    The dole is meant to be a short term income supplement for people who are between jobs, but are actively seeking employment, and not a cash source for those who don't want to work. FAS is Ireland's national employment and training agency- that is why they are sending you there.


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    kippy
    Registered Users Posts: 18,524 ✭✭✭✭kippy


    What smccarrick said.
    FAS will help you get work if you are fit to do so.
    Kippy


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    SarahMc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 517 ✭✭✭SarahMc


    papasunday wrote: »
    I clearly think that Fas eats from the same plate and maybe they try to brain wash people to get a job quick to get out of the dole.

    The FAS role is to match you to a job or train you up for employment so that you are not reliant on social welfare long term.


    Most people think this is a good thing, most people are not brainwashed!


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