Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2013
170. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway cannot remain on the Tús programme for another year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23562/13]
View answerThe purpose of Tús is the provision of quality work for those who are unemployed in order to break the cycle of unemployment and to improve a person’s opportunities in returning to the labour market. The 12-month duration on Tús is designed to ensure that the benefits of these work placements are offered to the greatest number of those eligible. I consider the existing 12-month period on Tús to be adequate to meet the objectives of the initiative whilst also ensuring that as many unemployed people as possible are able to benefit from the initiative. There are no circumstances under which a person’s term on Tús can be extended.
