Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 358: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views regarding a submission (details supplied) on the JobBridge scheme; the directives issued by her as a result of the statements or changes to the scheme in any way to address the concerns expressed in the submission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27355/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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JobBridge is an entirely voluntary scheme which offers individuals of all skill levels who are seeking employment the opportunity to undertake an internship of 6 or 9 months in organisations in the private, public and community and voluntary sectors. JobBridge has received applications from Tesco Ireland head office to offer six month internship opportunities. My Department, through the JobBridge team, has sought clarification on all internship applications from Tesco Ireland to determine their eligibility for the scheme. The Department of Social Protection has removed the 145 opportunities that had previously been advertised pending this clarification.