Employment Support Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 November 2013

Thursday, 7 November 2013

Questions (140)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, who has already been approved for a five year computer course, is likely to be offered a position leading to a more permanent post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47588/13]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

According to the records of the Department the person is in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance and is also undertaking a pre-ECDL course. It is open to the person concerned to contact his local employment services office where staff will be in a position to advise him on what employment options may be available to him.