Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched the 2025-26 Civil Service Student Placement Scheme, with 130 placements available across government departments. “Since the scheme began, over 500 students have enjoyed a placement within the Civil Service and I am proud we have been able to help these students enhance their career prospects in their chosen area of employment. With the scheme providing opportunities for students in his Department, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir says, “DAERA has strongly supported the Student Placement Scheme since its inception, recognising the mutual benefits for both students and the Department.