Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 October 2017
190. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 1455 of 26 July 2017, if this report has been published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44151/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI announced the Youth Employability Initiative in 2016. 28 youth projects have received grants under this Initiative to support programmes that target disadvantaged young people who are most at risk of unemployment and who are not in education, employment or training. The programmes, which are funded under the Dormant Accounts scheme, assisted over 1,000 young people aged 15 to 24 years build skills that will enhance their employability.
Following a Forum hosted by my Department with the successful projects, sharing knowledge, experience and the lessons learned from this Initiative, three further events were held and were both well attended and received. The Initiative was evaluated by the Centre for Effective Services and a draft report is currently being considered by my Department pending publication in the near future.
