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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 13, 2010

QUESTION NO. 27

QUESTION: Councillor E. Tuffy

To ask the Manager for a report on any initiatives the Council is exploring, with the Trades Unions, FAS  and Government Departments, to provide work experience opportunities for unemployed young people in the County. and if he will make a statement on the matter?

REPLY:

In July a meeting took place with officials from the Department of Social Protection at which SDCC made a presentation exploring how the Council could participate in a work placement programme. The  Department officials shared their views on the future role of the public sector in the provision of work experience and training  for the unemployed. The progressive approach of South Dublin County Council to date was acknowledged, particularly in relation to SDCC's Traveller Placement Initiative Programme. Separate meetings have also been taking place with representatives from FAS to explore how SDCC could implement its Work Placements Programme. Potential suitable work is being identified following which contact with Trade Unions representing staff will be made to advise of our intentions and further meetings with FAS will be arranged.