John Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 153: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of unemployed persons availing of the FÁS work placement scheme in north-west Dublin; the details of the local employers providing these placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21695/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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There are no separate figures available for the Dublin north-west region. To date (1 June 2009 to 18 July 2011) there have been 310 starts on the work placement programme in the Dublin north region (Balbriggan, Baldoyle, Blanchardstown, Coolock, Finglas, Swords). These posts have been provided by 213 providers. There are currently 127 participants on the programme in the Dublin north region.