Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2009
106 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the results of pilot schemes announced in December 2008 to target young people who become unemployed in Clondalkin and Letterkenny; and if a similar programme will be implemented nationwide as outlined in Building Ireland’s Smart Economy: A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal report. [43124/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn interim review of the pilot scheme entitled Genesis has been completed.
The review recommended that consideration be given to the re-introduction of a Work Placement Programme, which was launched in May of this year.
Following a review of the Work Placement Programme a broader revised programme was launched this month designed to improve the accessibility of the programme by amending its eligibility criteria for both unemployed participants and firms providing placements.
A final evaluation on the Genesis pilot is currently underway to follow up with clients involved in the pilot and to assess outcomes in advance of any decision to roll out such an approach nationally.
