Kathryn Reilly (Sinn Fein)
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On the performance of the labour market, I am aware that much of the draft national reform programme deals with the youth guarantee. One issue of concern in regard to the youth guarantee implementation plan is set out on page 20 in terms of the penalty process. It states work experience, training and education opportunities will under the youth guarantee be prioritised for young people and that other cohorts will be displaced in accessing these opportunities. It goes to state what young people will be expected to do. I am concerned about the issue of displacement and would like to know whether it could feature as a cause for concern in the country specific recommendations, especially at a time when we are trying to tackle unemployment, in particular long-term unemployment.