2m lifeline for GTAs
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nip training associwe been thrown a2 ifeline by the Road rt Industry Train.4:1 as the result of a last week at Livingotec.
ern had been d at the possibility present recessidn about a reduction iver training facili.h has been built up past few years. It was feared that group training associations and company training centres would have to close down. There could, therefore, be a serious shortfall when the economy picks up.
Now the Board has decided to make a preservation grant available for at least two years and paid as a quarterly sum of £350 per training place. To qualify for the grant, organizations con cerned will have to maintain full training facilities including staff.
The annual cost of the grant is estimated at £1.66 million.
In addition, the board has proposed an increase in the running cost grant to driver training centres. The increase will be from £10.50 to £15 for Class I and 2 vehicles, and from E8 to £12.50 for Class 3 vehicles to group training associations. For company training, the rates are to be increased from £5 to £14 for all hgvs.
The estimated additional cost will be £490,000 a year to be met from key grant funds and levy.
The Board is seeking a review of the Manpower Services Commission financial contribution to offset these proposals.