Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the fact that numerous unemployed persons, not including unemployed graduates, cannot participate in the recently revised work placement programme in view of the fact that they are not social welfare recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44954/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I have recently announced revised criteria for the Work Placement Programme, which came into effect yesterday 1st December. The revised criteria will enable easier access to the programme for the unemployed and companies. Under Stream 2 which consists of 1,000 places open to all individuals who do not possess a full award at level 7 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications, unemployed individuals who are not receiving a social welfare payment are now eligible to apply for the Programme under the revised criteria.