Written answers

Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Work Placement Programme

10:00 pm

Photo of John DeasyJohn Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in Waterford City and county that have been approved for funding under the work placement programme; the amount of funding involved; the number of individual placements covered by this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46002/09]

Photo of Dara CallearyDara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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There is no funding involved under the Work Placement Programme as the participants retain their Social Welfare payments while on the programme.

To date, 60 individuals have applied for vacancies advertised under Work Placement Programme in Waterford City and County. These individuals have been screened for eligibility by FÁS. Out of the 60 applicants, 3 have already taken up positions with companies under the programme. Currently in Waterford City and County there are 22 vacancies available to be filled and to date 18 employers have advertised vacancies with FÁS.

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