Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
534. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a company (details supplied) in County Kerry will qualify as a JobBridge employer in view of the fact that its business is not solely trade-related; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34746/13]
View answerThe aim of JobBridge is to provide work experience placements for interns in order to assist in breaking the cycle where jobseekers are unable to get a job without experience. In order to protect the intern and to ensure the integrity of the JobBridge Scheme in achieving this aim a variety of control measures and criteria have been introduced. The Scheme is designed to guard against the displacement of apprentice positions and therefore placements in trades (mechanic, plumbing etc.) are not permitted under the terms and conditions of the Scheme.
