Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019
1524. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of unpaid internships issued and-or granted to persons to work in his Department over the past five years to 28 August 2019; the number of persons that took up unpaid internship roles in that timeframe; if his Department continues to offer unpaid internships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36143/19]
View answerMy Department offers unpaid internships to assist applicants gain work experience in their area and to further their skills in seeking employment. Unpaid internships have been granted as follows:
|
Year |
Number of Interns |
|
2019 (to 28 August) |
4 |
|
2018 |
1 |
|
2017 |
1 |
|
2016 |
1 |
|
2015 |
1 |
