Employment Support Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2012

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Questions (188)

Brian Walsh

Question:

230 Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection following the announcement that the JobBridge scheme has reached its target of 5,000 internships since it was launched, the proportion of these positions that related to host organisations based in Galway city and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12759/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The National Internship Scheme was launched on 1st July 2011. The Scheme has made very significant progress to-date. Currently, in excess of 5,100 internship placements have commenced. The number of internship placements that have commenced in Galway City is 204. The number of internship placements that have commenced in Galway County is 106.