Job Initiatives

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Questions (801)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

801. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of job initiative schemes operational nationwide on 1 August 2011; the number of such projects operational on 1 August 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38603/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

At the end of July 2012 there were 62 JI projects employing 1,201 (participants and Supervisors). The reduction in the number of schemes is primarily due to the non-recruitment of new entrants and the amalgamation of existing schemes.