Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)

On the first question, there is a commitment in the revised programme for Government to keep the number of places under review. On the second point, we are engaged in discussions with the Department of Social and Family Affairs and the Cabinet sub-committee on economic renewal. This week FÁS commenced a promotional campaign for the work placement programmes across local newspapers and radio stations in order to encourage providers and potential participants to register their interest in the scheme.

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