Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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Question 182: To ask the Taoiseach the State agencies under his remit that have an internship scheme in place for young graduates; the number of places available; the take up of these schemes to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20502/12]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only State Agency under the aegis of my Department. The NESDO was established under the NESDO Act 2006 and is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). NESDO has a limited internship scheme in place for graduates in the general areas of economics, commerce and social sciences. Because of the relatively small size of the NESC secretariat, the scheme is limited to one place each year and provides valuable and relevant experience for the successful candidate. NESC generally does not have difficulties filling the position.