Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason, in view of the economic climate, there are only three FÁS job clubs in the south east; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17750/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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FÁS Job Clubs were introduced in 1999 to assist people who were actively seeking employment by providing support for the job search process and an environment in which it could be carried out. Independent Sponsor Groups are contracted by FÁS on a year to year basis to run the programme. In order to ensure that programmes respond appropriately to local needs FÁS carries out an annual review of the need for and the value provided by each programme. FÁS will consider the need for further Job Clubs in the South East in the light of the changing economic situation.