Written answers

Thursday, 18 April 2013

Department of Social Protection

National Internship Scheme Placements

Photo of Andrew DoyleAndrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if exceptions will be made through the jobbridge scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who previously worked in the company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18041/13]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I understand that in this case the employer concerned has ceased the employment of an existing worker with the intention of recruiting the same worker as an intern to perform the same work duties he performed as an employee.

The JobBridge scheme is intended to encourage employers to increase the size of their workforce and to give opportunities to unemployed people from the live register who might not otherwise be considered for employment.

The rules governing JobBridge were carefully designed to minimise unintended consequences such as displacement of existing jobs and workers.

Accordingly I will not make an exception in the case referred to by the Deputy.

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