MEP criticises student job rules

The Fianna Fail MEP, Mr Pat The Cope Gallagher, has accused the Government of fostering an "anti work mentality" by excluding…

The Fianna Fail MEP, Mr Pat The Cope Gallagher, has accused the Government of fostering an "anti work mentality" by excluding certain categories of students from participating in the student summer jobs scheme. Students who are legally entitled to draw the dole are being excluded from the scheme this year, he says.

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