Job Initiatives

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Questions (174)

Stephen Donnelly

Question:

174. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons on JobBridge; the average duration of a JobBridge placement; if participants in JobBridge are counted as employed or unemployed for the duration of the placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3513/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

The Department’s activation measures continue to play a major role in consolidating Ireland’s economic recovery. Jobseekers continue to choose JobBridge internships as a means of increasing their skills and work experience and improving their chances of returning to employment.

There are currently 6,271 individuals on JobBridge internships. The majority of internships are for a period of 9 months. During their internship, JobBridge participants are not included on the Live Register.