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# fas - Saturday 27 December, 2014
Fewer people are doing JobBridge internships than expected
Have you done one?
# fas - Wednesday 23 April, 2014
OECD says JobBridge is leaving most disadvantaged behind
The international think tank also recommended that the role of the Community Employment Programme be reconsidered as it is not cost effective, especially in terms of getting people back to regular employment.
# fas - Saturday 4 January, 2014
Apprentices to pay higher fees as budget cuts kick in
The costs are associated with registration fees paid to the institutes of technology attended by those in SOLAS/FÁS programmes.
# fas - Sunday 29 December, 2013
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Good morning! Here are nine things you need to know as you start your Sunday.
# fas - Tuesday 29 October, 2013
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Everyone’s talking about the final Troika review, another Labour resignation and the testimony of US intelligence officials.
FÁS is no more... say hello to SOLAS
The Education and Training Authority SOLAS has now officially replaced FÁS.
# fas - Saturday 5 October, 2013
Protest planned against extension on JobBridge schemes
Socialist MEP Paul Murphy of the ScamBridge.ie website says that it’s “patently ridiculous” that an internship should last for 18 months.
# fas - Saturday 31 August, 2013
'Restrictive' criteria denying jobseekers access to support schemes
Minister Joan Burton’s department has defended itself against criticisms in a recent report, saying that resources are ‘scarce’ and so the long-term unemployed are prioritised.
# fas - Friday 12 July, 2013
Another public sector union has voted in favour of Haddington Road
The union represents workers in the Civil Service, An Post, FÁS and other organisations.
# fas - Thursday 4 July, 2013
Nearly 1,000 jobs outside of Ireland advertised on government website
The Department of Social Protection is advertising hundreds of positions overseas for jobseekers in Ireland.
# fas - Tuesday 2 July, 2013
A government website is advertising excavation work for jobseekers... in Iraq
The position in the war-torn Middle East country is one of dozens advertised on the State training and employment agency’s website that are based outside of Ireland.
# fas - Thursday 6 June, 2013
Column: The social welfare system is in a state of flux – and it's failing jobseekers
Many unemployed people struggle with accessing the correct information on what they are (or are not) entitled to – and the problem is compounded by misinformation and misdirection within the system, writes Brid O’Brien.
# fas - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
Doherty says FÁS offer of job in Malta is 'actively encouraging emigration'
The Sinn Féin TD called the offer of the €250 per week job “outrageous”.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you kick off your Wednesday.
# fas - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Oireachtas agenda: Dáil boundaries, foot and mouth, and a British EU exit
The Dáil will today hold a final vote on whether to reduce its membership to 158 at the next election.
# fas - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
Oireachtas agenda: Magdalenes, water charges and Coillte sales
The Environment sub-committee will today consider amending the legislation behind the new water charges regime.
# fas - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
Readers' Panel Part One: What are you expecting from Budget 2013?
We spoke to some readers about their hopes and fears ahead of tomorrow’s budget. Here’s what they had to say, in their own words.
# fas - Monday 15 October, 2012
FÁS rebrand: Intreo to provide services to jobseekers
The initiative was launched by Enda Kenny and Joan Burton this morning.
# fas - Thursday 4 October, 2012
Sharp rise in numbers taking part in back-to-work schemes
More than 57,000 people are now taking part in the various schemes for long-term unemployed.
# fas - Monday 5 March, 2012
Column: ‘Everywhere it’s hollowed-out people’ – a day at the emigration fair
Mum-of-one Ann Cronin went to Sunday’s event hopeful for opportunities abroad – but found the reality very different.
# fas - Friday 2 March, 2012
Home care firm to create 540 jobs
520 of the jobs at Comfort Keepers will be part-time, with 25 full-time roles.
# fas - Tuesday 21 February, 2012
Column: We should be giving jobless people the money we’re wasting
The funds we’re currently spending on make-work training programmes should be handed directly to unemployed people, writes Aaron McKenna.
# fas - Wednesday 21 December, 2011
Has our Baby Jesus thief gone Stateside? Spate of statue thefts in US
But one large Nativity figure was recovered – after its alleged robber put a photo of it on Facebook.
# fas - Tuesday 20 December, 2011
Stolen Baby Jesus statue found “in pieces”
The local priest who urgently appealed for the return of the statue, which was taken from a crib in Waterford, said he hopes it can be repaired.
# fas - Friday 2 December, 2011
40,000 unemployed people failed to turn up for FÁS interviews
The figure was given by FÁS director general, Paul O’Toole, to the Dáil Public Accounts Committee yesterday during a hearing on the state employment agency’s 2010 accounts.
# fas - Thursday 1 December, 2011
FÁS management to appear before Public Accounts Committee
Senior officials from the state agency are to face questions as the Dáil committe scrutinises its accounts for last year.
# fas - Friday 9 September, 2011
Poll: Is the government's internship scheme worthwhile?
Critics have branded the JobBridge initiative ‘exploitative’, while others say it provides valuable experience. What do you think?
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things you should know this morning…
# fas - Thursday 8 September, 2011
Column: It’s a shame JobBridge is badly curated – there are some quality offers in there
Employer and online business MD Aaron McKenna says that while JobBridge is scattered with ads for unskilled, unpaid labour, internships – even unpaid – should not be written off as without merit.
# fas - Friday 12 August, 2011
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things to know this morning…
# fas - Wednesday 3 August, 2011
Take 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
# fas - Friday 29 July, 2011
SOLAS is the new FÁS, but will the name cause confusion?
Concerns have been raised about confusion over the name of the new agency and the Solas cancer care centre in Waterford. What else do we know as solas?…
# fas - Wednesday 27 July, 2011
Take 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
FÁS to be replaced with new agency 'SOLAS'
The Minister for Education has announced that the employment authority FÁS will be replaced with a new agency named SOLAS, which will respond to the requirements of “a changed and changing economy”.
# fas - Friday 10 December, 2010
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things you really, really need to know by 9am: Bank bonuses to be taxed at 90 per cent, the family of a brain injured man who was savagely beaten by a man who was out on bail speak out, and Dublin zoo needs you.
# fas - Monday 6 December, 2010
Ahern, Cowen named Ireland's top blaggers
The former and current Taoisigh top a public poll of people or bodies known for blagging their way into riches.
# fas - Monday 29 November, 2010
Tánaiste approves work experience scheme for unemployed teachers
Programme means schools can employ teachers and teaching assistants who are currently on the dole for free.
# fas - Tuesday 23 November, 2010
IMF suggests cutting tax - but just for women
A cut in taxes for women would increase GDP, says the IMF.
# fas - Sunday 7 November, 2010
Fine Gael proposes abolishing over 145 state bodies and companies
Fine Gael announces its plan for government, including cutting the number of TDs and abolishing the Seanad.
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WE ARE 18 days away from Christmas – that’s 17 shopping days. That’s 408 hours (sorry).
It always seems as though there are those who get the shopping out of the way in March where some like that last minute panic on Christmas Eve.
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