Nicky McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons in Westmeath who have so far applied for and are taking part in springboard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7969/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Springboard is a specific initiative that strategically targets funding of free part time higher education courses for unemployed people in areas where there are identified labour market skills shortages or employment opportunities. The courses are delivered in public, private and not for profit higher education providers around the country. In addition, many Springboard courses are delivered on line, enabling people to access them regardless of where they reside in the country.