Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 April 2014
82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects his Department to be in a position to address the question of youth unemployment in the current year having regard to the special emphasis on the subject throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16990/14]
View answerThe development of Ireland's Youth Guarantee Implementation Plan was co-ordinated by my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection. My Department had a key role to play in contributing to the development of the Plan. There are five main approaches being taken to tackle youth unemployment: education, training, job search assistance/guidance, work experience, and encouraging job creation. These actions range across a number of Departments and Agencies and the contribution of the education and training sector is set out in the Plan.
