Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge everything that the Deputy said. There is no getting away from the fact that the rate of youth unemployment is extremely high, including across all of Europe. A strong attempt is being made during Ireland's Presidency of the EU Council to give effect to the youth guarantee and to ensure that we create the climate across Europe, in a way that will benefit Ireland, to ensure a return of people to work.

The Momentum scheme was launched before Christmas last under the auspices of the Department of Education and Skills. There will be specific projects available under that programme to assist those aged under 25 years in a return to employment through training to work opportunities and a graduate activation programme.

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