Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
475. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to allow persons who have been claiming social welfare payments for less than six months to obtain a position on the JobBridge scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28027/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince the commencement of the scheme on 1st July 2011, eligibility for a JobBridge internship is based upon a person being in receipt of certain specified social welfare payments or signing for credits for at least 3 months (or 78 days) out of the last 6 months. It is critical to prioritise scarce exchequer resources at those most in need and as such there are no plans to amend this requirement at present.
