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New Deal Statistical Bulletins published

10 September 2007

Since its launch in April 1998, over 144,000 participants have started the New Deal programme across Northern Ireland.

The latest statistics from the Department for Employment and Learning were released today.

The following statistical bulletins were published:

1. New Deal for 18 to 24 Year Olds in Northern Ireland: Statistics from April 1998 to June 2007.  The bulletin indicates that since its launch in April 1998 to June 2007, there have been 68,735 participants on this programme.

2. New Deal 25+ in Northern Ireland: Statistics from June 1998 to June 2007.  This bulletin indicates that since its launch in June 1998 to June 2007, there have been 75,320 participants on this programme.

These documents are available to download from the Department’s website:

http://www.delni.gov.uk/nd25plusstatsjune07 external link

http://www.delni.gov.uk/nd1824statsjune07 external link

Readers should note that some figures in Sections 4 and 5 of both Bulletins have been revised. More detail of these revisions can be viewed on page 7 of each Bulletin.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

  1. General information can be obtained from Research and Evaluation Branch on 028 9025 7736.
  2. The next figures will be released on 10 December 2007.
  3. Media enquiries to the Department for Employment and Learning Press Office on 028 9025 7872.
  4. Out of office hours, please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715 440.