A Clare Fine Gael TD believes the time is right to scrap the Jobbridge internship scheme.
Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the controversial programme will stop accepting applications this Friday and be wound down.
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A new scheme with less numbers and with training as well as work experience will be developed for next year and will see participants paid at least the minimum wage.
Deputy Joe Carey has dismissed claims that Jobbridge exploited workers, saying it was largely successful, and necessary, when it was introduced.
