Departmental Agencies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2012

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Ceisteanna (385)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

477 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources 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. [20491/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte)

I wish to advise the Deputy that any internship scheme, which is in place for young graduates in State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, is an operational matter for the individual agency in the first instance and I have no function in this regard. I am asking the Agencies concerned to respond directly to the Deputy.