127 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the result on the FETAC investigation into FÁS which was to be completed by December 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3301/11]

168 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills in regard to students who have had their results forwarded from FÁS to FETAC, when certificates will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3912/11]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 168 together.

FETAC undertook an examination of the FÁS processes for requesting certificates from FETAC. The examination, including site visits to all 17 FÁS centres, commenced on 10 November. A report on the matter will be published by FETAC in February.

Subject to the implementation by FÁS of enhancements to its quality assurance procedures, as outlined by FETAC, FETAC will recommence the certification of FÁS awards, including those delayed due to the examination. The next date for FÁS to submit certification data to FETAC is 5 February.