I am advised that certain State bodies/agencies within the ambit of my Department have internship schemes available. The relevant details, as supplied to my Department, are outlined in the table below:
Name of Agency
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Details of internship scheme(s) in place for young graduates
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Date of commencement of scheme.
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Number of places available.
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Take up of the scheme to date.
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Údarás na Gaeltachta
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Development scheme for managers
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The overall programme has been ongoing for 35 years and individual schemes are between 3 and 3½ years in duration.
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Up to 12 places
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The scheme has been in place for 35 years and the average take up has been between 10 and 12 per cycle.
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Heritage Council
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1. Internship agreement with the National Learning Network
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2006
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1
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3
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2. JobBridge Scheme
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2012
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1
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1
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3. Informal experience: Archaeological Research and Heritage Week
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2001
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2
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30
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4. Heritage Council Conversation Internship Scheme which is delivered, as appropriate, in partnership with the Chester Beatty Library, National Gallery, National Library and the Old Library in Trinity College
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2006
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Not specified
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19
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Crawford Art Gallery
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Intern Scheme
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2001
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3
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3 interns are currently in place.
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Chester Beatty Library
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1. Heritage Council/CBL Conservation Internship scheme
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2006
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1
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6
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2. JobBridge scheme
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2011
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3
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3
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National Library of Ireland
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1. Studentship Programme
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2011
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14
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14
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2. Work placements through the FÁS work placement programme.
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2009
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Positions are offered on an individual basis taking account of skills available and potential projects, opportunities for work experience.
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9
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