Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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561. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of young persons who have commenced participation on the youth employment support scheme to date in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52171/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Youth Employment Support Scheme (YESS) was introduced on Monday 1st October 2018 and has been open to application since that date. 

A total of 65 participants have commenced the scheme to date.

YESS is targeted at young jobseekers aged between 18 and 24 who are long-term unemployed or who face barriers to employment. The scheme aims to provide jobseekers with the opportunity to learn basic work and social skills in a supportive environment while on a work placement. The scheme will provide a supportive structure for participants, including case worker support for both Placement Hosts and jobseekers.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.