Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 May 2024
46. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will outline, in relation to internships, apprenticeships and graduate schemes run by her Department, the places that are available in County Meath; the number filled in County Meath; if there are plans to increase same; the length of any waiting list for places in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20811/24]
View answerMy Department places a lot of importance on programmes providing pathways for people in marginalised groups to join the workforce. For example, my Department currently has two graduates taking part in the Willing and Able Mentoring (WAM) programme, a 10 month placement for people with disabilities.
My Department has also recently recruited a staff member on the Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP). This is a Department of Social Protection initiative which gives people who have been long term unemployed a chance to gain work experience.
However, while my Department has offices located in Ballina, Dublin and Na Forbacha (Galway), it has no offices in County Meath.
