Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 104: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland architectural graduate training scheme is still in operation; the number of students who have applied; if further positions are likely to be offered on this scheme; if clarity could be given in respect of current applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38878/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works sponsors a post-graduate architect training scheme to provide practical experience for graduate architects wishing to prepare for the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (R.I.A.I.) (NUI) examination in professional practice or RIBA Part 3 examinations. The training programme is available for up to a maximum of thirty graduates for a period of three years. This Office currently has twenty-two graduates on the training programme, including seven from the most recent competition run by the R.I.A.I. While eight graduates were placed from the last competition, one decided to leave and was replaced by the next on the panel. There are currently five applicants remaining on the panel and these will be placed on the programme as and when the work programme permits and resources permit.