Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
393. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exception may be made to the JobBridge scheme for an extension of an internship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27248/13]
View answerThe Department’s policy position with regard to internships in the education sector is that applications for all internships in this sector must be made before certain dates in order that the internships are completed by the end of the academic year. Primarily, this is to protect interns, who should not undertake internships in circumstances where a high quality, real workplace environment will not be available for a prolonged period such as during academic holidays. The Department will however review the position in respect of the person referenced in the question.
