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Wednesday, 24 Sep 2014

Written Answers Nos. 45-52

One-Parent Family Payment Payments

Questions (46)

Brian Stanley

Question:

46. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons that are currently in receipt of one-parent family payment. [36015/14]

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Written answers

There were 71,886 persons in receipt of one-parent family payment at the end of August.

Questions Nos. 47 and 48 withdrawn.

Social Welfare Offices

Questions (49)

Derek Keating

Question:

49. Deputy Derek Keating asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a dedicated social welfare office in the Lucan area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36100/14]

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Written answers

The Lucan/Adamstown area has been designated by the Department for the provision of INTREO services. The OPW have been exploring options in the both Lucan and Adamstown for an Intreo Office and they are progressing a number of options with a view to obtaining a satisfactory solution. Given the limited choice of properties on the market and the unusual market conditions, this process is taking longer than expected.

National Internship Scheme Data

Questions (50)

Terence Flanagan

Question:

50. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding internships (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36117/14]

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Written answers

Individuals can undertake a maximum of 3 JobBridge internships, however, the total cumulative time spent on the scheme cannot exceed 18 months (78 weeks). The maximum duration of any one internship is 9 months (39 weeks).

The terms and conditions of employment of former interns are a matter for the individual and the employer.

Questions Nos. 51 and 52 withdrawn.
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