Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

Last August the Minister announced 10,000 new scheme places but three months later not a single additional scheme place has been provided. We heard much talk from the Minister throughout the year about various initiatives to help people access employment but, unfortunately, we have seen very little action. When does the Minister intend to establish this promised scheme? How does he propose to pay for it? Can he give us an assurance that the scheme will be voluntary?

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