Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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344. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which various training schemes continue to attract applicants; the extent to which the schemes are successful in the creation of permanent placements in each of the past three years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24741/14]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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345. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of upskilling placements provided in each of the past three years to date; the degree to which permanent jobs accrued thereafter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24742/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 344 and 345 together.

Training and upskilling schemes are a matter for the Department of Education and Skills.