Terence Flanagan
Ceist:29. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the operation of the JobBridge scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9207/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2015
29. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to review the operation of the JobBridge scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9207/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraJobBridge has made significant progress since its introduction in July 2011. To date, over 37,700 internship placements having commenced, there are currently 6,140 interns on the programme and a further 1,129 positions are advertised on the JobBridge website.
The Department intends to undertake quantitative evaluations of a number of programmes, including JobBridge, through econometric analysis of post-programme outcomes for participants and as compared with outcomes for control groups of similar non-participants.
It is intended to conduct these evaluations during 2015.