Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

A total of eight interns worked in the Department of Social Protection over two years and some of them have moved on to very prestigious positions due to the experience they received in the Department.

Interns who work in Departments are also covered by the relevant protections that are clearly set out. Internships involve shadowing, training and experience. When Deputy Higgins does not like the answer he receives, he quickly wants to move the goalposts to discussion of the Gateway scheme.

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