Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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Question 167: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a case (details supplied) following a representation made regarding the JobBridge scheme on 6 October 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35107/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme, is open to organisations in the public, private and community and voluntary sectors. In order to participate in JobBridge an organisation must employ at least one full time employee who works for a minimum of thirty hours per week. The aim of this criterion is to ensure that a participating organisation has the capacity to monitor and provide the necessary support and learning to the intern over the course of the internship.

It should also be noted that an intern under the JobBridge scheme must be with their host organisation for a minimum of thirty hours per week to ensure that they receive a meaningful and high quality work experience opportunity during their internship.

No exception can be made in relation to these criteria as they are central elements in ensuring that JobBridge provides interns with a quality and invaluable experience, which aims to improve their employment prospects.