James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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161. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will report on the number of people engaged in work and skills week 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21698/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Pathways to Work Strategy, my Department committed to host two national Intreo Work and Skills campaigns annually, each of which comprises a series of recruitment and information events nationwide. The objective of Intreo Work and Skills is to provide opportunities for employment for jobseekers, coupled with education and training options to enhance employability.

The most recent Intreo Work and Skills campaign took place from 26 March to 11 April 2025. A total of 64 recruitment and information events took place. At these events 11,614 jobseekers met with 586 employers and 242 training or other service providers. To date, details of 91 job placements and 29 course enrolments have been confirmed.