Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My colleague, the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, by means of the Youth Guarantee, has introduced a range of measures to support young people getting back into the workforce. I refer to very successful schemes such as JobBridge, which has a 60% placement rate. MOMENTUM is under review and it is envisaged it will provide work experience as part of the scheme. The JobsPlus scheme is aimed at young people in unemployment blackspots to give them a leg-up. The back-to-work enterprise allowance is available regardless of age. I refer to a range of initiatives from Springboard right through to training. The Minister of State, Deputy English, has responsibility for the new apprenticeship and traineeship models. Significant work is being done in this area.

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