As of 3 February 2010, 327 individuals had commenced their placements under the work placement programme. In addition, there are a further 1,066 placements currently available to be filled throughout Ireland. The location of these available placements is outlined in the table below.
The programme is open to State agencies and public bodies to provide placements. At this stage there are no plans to mandate such bodies to provide placements under the work placement programme. However, FÁS are continuing to promote the programme with potential providers in the public, private and community and voluntary sectors. It is expected that the number of placements will continue to rise and will I anticipate reach 2,000 in the coming months.
The FÁS areas in which work placements are available
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FÁS Region
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Areas/Counties
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Number of Available Posts 3rd Feb 2010
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Dublin Central
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Baggot Court, D’Olier House, Parnell Street, Ballyfermot, Cabra
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152
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Dublin North
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Baldoyle, Balbriggan, Swords, Blanchardstown, Coolock, Finglas
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92
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Dublin South
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Rathfarnham, Crumlin, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Tallaght, Dun Laoghaire, Loughlinstown
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111
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Midlands
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Kildare, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath
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76
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Mid West
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Clare, Limerick, Tipperary
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92
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North East
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Cavan, Louth, Meath, Monaghan
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104
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North West
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Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo
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71
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South East
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Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary South, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow
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137
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South West
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Cork, Kerry
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111
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West
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Galway, Mayo, Roscommon
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120
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Total
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1,066
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