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Welcoming the news that JobBridge, the Government's National Internship Scheme has reached its target of 5,000 internship posts since its launch, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said:

I am delighted that JobBridge has provided 5,000 internships in only 8 months since I launched it last June. Today 5,000 additional young people have had invaluable experience in the work place with some already securing a full time job as a result. The scheme was a flagship commitment of the Government’s Job Initiative launched within the first 100 days of Government.

I would also like to thank the many businesses who stepped up to provide these invaluable opportunities for young people. As I said at the launch of JobBridge, overcoming this jobs crisis will be a truly national effort and the participation and effort of the private, public and voluntary sectors is essential. I would encourage all to engage with JobBridge, to provide more quality internship opportunities, and help get Ireland working again.

There are currently over 2,000 further posts available under the Scheme.