Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the administrative arrangements in respect of the graduate placement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17387/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The Work Experience Scheme, which was announced in the Supplementary Budget, will provide 2,000 six-month places to individuals who are unemployed and it will also include the placement of graduates. This scheme will provide invaluable work experience to individuals who are unemployed, who have just left college or have very limited experience of the workplace. The places will be created on a cost neutral basis, as the State's payment will be equivalent to social welfare Job Seeker Benefit/Allowance weekly rates. The details including the administrative arrangements of the Work Experience Scheme are currently being drafted by officials in my Department and other Government Departments. It is expected that these details will be agreed as soon as possible and the scheme will be launched in the coming weeks.