Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 97: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons aged 18 years to 24 years who are in receipt of jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker's assistance who have been interviewed and directly assessed by FÁS and local employment service personnel in 2009 with a view to progression on to education, training or employment; the breakdown of the assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11390/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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A total of 12,199 persons aged between 18 and 24 were interviewed and assessed by FÁS in 2009 following referral by the Department of Social and Family Affairs (DSFA) under the National Employment Action Plan (NEAP). Of these, 4817 persons remain on the Live Register. Following the offer of a training or educational course or employment a total of 7,382 persons left the Live Register. All other job-seeking clients who present to FÁS or the Local Employment Service are offered a guidance interview with an Employment Services Officer to discuss employment opportunities, training courses, financial supports and other options, which may lead to employment. The services offered include vocational guidance/counselling, information on job opportunities, assistance with CV preparation and interview techniques, access to employment programmes and skills training or referral to a FÁS-funded Job Club. Particular emphasis is placed on the identification of training needs and on the provision of tailored responses.