John Halligan vows to get rid of ‘unfair’ JobBridge

John Halligan has said he will do everything in his power as a junior minister to get rid of the “unfair” and much “abused” JobBridge scheme.

The newly appointed minister of state at the Department of Education also reiterated his view that water charges should not be paid, adding that he would be a “hypocrite” to change this position.

Mr Halligan of the Independent Alliance said he has never agreed with the controversial JobBridge internship programme and would be using his power in government to have it axed.