National Internship Scheme Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Questions (119)

Sandra McLellan

Question:

119. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of participants employed on the JobBridge scheme for child care provision placements. [30382/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

As at 9th July 2015, a total of 43,144 individuals commenced JobBridge internships since the launch of the programme and there are currently 5,111 individuals on a placement.

To date, a total of 728 individuals commenced childcare provision internships and there are currently 95 interns in such placements.

Question No. 120 answered with Question No. 55.