Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 86: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons from Waterford that have taken part in the jobbridge scheme to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27618/12]

Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 87: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of businesses and organisations in County Waterford that have participated in the jobbridge scheme to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27619/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 87 together.

The National Internship Scheme was launched on 1st July 2011. The Scheme has made significant progress to-date. As at 31st May 2012, 7,495 internship placements have commenced since the launch of the Scheme. There are currently 4,872 interns undertaking internship placements. In addition, there are in excess of 1,800 internship posts currently advertised on the JobBridge website www.jobbridge.ie

The number of internships that have commenced to-date in Co. Waterford is 255. The number of companies based in Co. Waterford who have participated in the Scheme is 150. In addition, there are currently 61 internship vacancies advertised in Co. Waterford.