Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 129: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a recent graduate who starts and continues to sign on to the live register for three months but does not receive any social welfare payment during that time will be eligible for JobBridge at the end of those three months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27744/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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In order for an individual to be eligible to participate in JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme, an individual must be:

Currently in receipt of a live claim (Jobseekers Allowance/Jobseekers Benefit/Signing for Credits) on the Live Register;

have been in receipt of Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers Allowance or signing for Social Insurance Contribution Credits for a total of 78 days or more in the last 6 months.

A recent graduate who signs for credits onto the Live Register and does not receive any payment will be eligible to participate in JobBridge 78 days from the day they first signed on.