I have recently started training with FR, and this is what they have told us so far that may be of interest;
During your line training you start getting paid on the Brookfield contract, if you decide to take it, once you stop having a saftey pilot. This usualy is after about 10 sectors of line training. You start on 60euros / scheduled hour.
If, once you have completed your type rating, but not your base training, and you require additional training ryanair will cover the costs.
Also, the Brookfield contract works out at about £35k before tax for the first year or so, provided you do about 850 hrs per year.