Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
665. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Social Protection if assistance will be provided for a person with a disability (details supplied) in County Dublin in securing appropriate training or education opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35530/13]
View answerStaff in the Department’s local offices are available to provide information, advice and guidance in relation to education, training and employment opportunities to people with disabilities.
According to Departmental records, the person concerned has availed of a number of such opportunities in the past, and is currently engaged with the Department’s supported employment services for people with disabilities (see below):
- A Tourist Development Course from 4th to 25th November 2002.
- A Community Employment Scheme working in Donabate-Portrane Community Club from September 2007 to September 2011.
- Referral by FÁS Employment Services to Clerical-Receptionist Skills (Evening) Course in July 2010.
- Commenced a Supported Employment Programme with EmployAbility, Dublin North on 1st October 2011 and last recorded activity on Job Search Phase was on 12th March 2013.
- Re-engaged with EmployAbility, Dublin North on 1st May 2013 and last recorded activity date was 26th June 2013 on the Work Experience Phase of the Programme.
