Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

I would love to be helpful to the Deputy but these are not my areas of responsibility. I know the Minister, Deputy Burton, is conducting a review of the impact of the JobBridge scheme. I am sure the reply to a parliamentary question would reveal what percentage of participants are under and over the age of 25. My limited experience is different to that of the Deputy. I know many very good companies which are putting a lot of effort into it and creating genuine training opportunities. No new scheme will be perfect and the Minister will be open to modifying and developing it and responding to the Deputy's concerns.

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