Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 97: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding graduate interns (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8803/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Programme for Government contains proposals to support a Jobs Initiative which will provide additional places in training, work experience and educational opportunities for those who are out of work. This will include an Internship Scheme. Further details regarding the Jobs Initiative and an Internship Scheme will be announced shortly by the Government. Already in existence as a means for unemployed graduates to gain valuable work experience is the Work Placement Programme. The Work Placement Programme provides unemployed graduates and non-graduates with the opportunity to avail of up to 9 months work experience in a real work environment. Individuals interested in participating on the Work Placement Programme should contact their local FÁS office.