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23/05/2016
JobBridge Scheme To Be Scrapped
The JobBridge scheme is to be scrapped and replaced.
Sinn Féin Social Protection spokesperson John Brady TD welcomed the announcement.
He said: "The JobBridge Scheme is exploitative and it replaces real proper paid employment. We therefore welcome the news this evening that the scheme is to be scrapped and replaced.
"Sinn Féin has campaigned for an end to this scheme and we have put forward an alternative which would allow for tailored internship programmes with meaningful learning opportunities.
"I will be forwarding this document to Minister Varadkar this week and urging him to consider our proposal as a replacement for JobBridge."
Sinn Féin Social Protection spokesperson John Brady TD welcomed the announcement.
He said: "The JobBridge Scheme is exploitative and it replaces real proper paid employment. We therefore welcome the news this evening that the scheme is to be scrapped and replaced.
"Sinn Féin has campaigned for an end to this scheme and we have put forward an alternative which would allow for tailored internship programmes with meaningful learning opportunities.
"I will be forwarding this document to Minister Varadkar this week and urging him to consider our proposal as a replacement for JobBridge."
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