John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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118. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of young persons who have engaged with the YESS scheme; the number of employers that have registered under the scheme; the type of employment experience available to participants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46859/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Youth Employment Support Scheme (YESS) commenced on Monday 1st October 2018.

A total of 100 vacancies have been advertised by 79 employers and, to date, 26 jobseekers have been successful in securing a placement.

The type of placements offered to jobseekers are quite varied and are across a number of different sectors including retail, wholesale, IT, pharmaceutical, general services and office administration. Each placement will be mentored and the scheme will provide a supportive structure for participants, including case worker support for both placement hosts and jobseekers. Participation on YESS is wholly voluntary.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.