Training allowances for apprentices are calculated with reference to gross wage norms payable in trade sectors.
Allowances received will generally be less as it is based on the net take-home pay calculated based on the Gross Wage Norm.
Travel Allowances (Full-time and part-time courses) Effective: 1 January 2002 Miles / Kilometres Rate* € Per Week 3 – 5 miles /5 – 8 kilometres 4.60 5 – 10 miles / 8 – 16 kilometres 11.90 10 – 20 miles / 16 – 32 kilometres 17.60 20 – 30 miles / 32 – 48 kilometres 21.60 30 – 40 miles / 48 – 64 kilometres 27.70 40 – 50 miles / 64 – 80 kilometres 32.60If in receipt of a travel allowance, accommodation allowances are not payable. If in receipt of an accommodation allowance, travel allowances are not payable. Every effort should be made to reduce the actual cost of travel through measures such as block purchase, weekly tickets, etc. These rates are the maximum payable for the single journey distance from the course participant’s residence to the location of the training course. Travel Allowances are not payable to participants on Night Training courses.
Accommodation & Meal Allowances Effective: 1 January 2002 Maximum Rate Payable €13.98 (Day) €69.90 (Week) Course Participant Meal Allowances Effective: 1 January 2002 Full-time 0.80 per day Part-time 0.40 per day Note: If a course participant is in receipt of an accommodation allowance, travel allowances are not payable. Meal allowances only apply for lunch in locations where SOLAS canteen facilities are not available.