Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 20 Jun 1996

Vol. 467 No. 3

Written Answers. - Summer Jobs Scheme.

Ivor Callely

Ceist:

97 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social Welfare the anticipated number of school leavers that may avail of the school leavers scheme operated by his Department in 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13125/96]

Minister for Social Welfare (Proinsias De Rossa)

A total of 24,065 students applications have been received to date for the students summer jobs scheme. It is expected that close to 16,000 students will participate in the 1996 scheme.