Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his reply. To what degree has any examination been carried out as to the underlying causes of long-term youth unemployment? To what extent have the qualifications of the young people on the live register been examined with a view to ascertaining how best to ensure people in the category have the best possible chance of achieving employment at the earliest opportunity? To what degree are long-term unemployed people in the early 60s age bracket of particular concern?

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