Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2012
280 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available; the take up of these schemes to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20493/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table. I welcome the participation by agencies under the aegis of my Department in these schemes:
|
Agency |
Scheme |
Number of places available |
Take up of scheme to date |
|
Higher Education Authority (including the Research Council). |
Job Bridge |
5 places offered (4 for graduates, 1 for non-graduate) |
2 graduate places filled |
|
Higher Education Authority (including the Research Council). |
DAAD Erasmus Placement Scheme |
1 place offered per year |
It is expected that the position will be filled during the Summer |
|
Higher Education Authority (including the Research Council). |
Dundalk IT BA in PR student experience scheme |
1 place |
Currently filled |
|
Higher Education Authority (including the Research Council). |
Research Council Post-doctoral fellowship internships |
No specific number (depends on the availability of a suitable project) |
Currently 1 intern under this scheme |
|
National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI) |
Internship Scheme |
2 places |
Currently 1 place filled the other to be filled on the 1st May |
Question No. 281 answered with Question No. 249.
