Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 November 2013
40. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review and amend the record of mutual commitments form to achieve a greater balance between the promises of each side. [50772/13]
View answerThe record of mutual commitment, introduced in line with the Government’s Pathways to Work policy, includes requirements for jobseekers and for the Department of Social Protection. The Department of Social Protection is committed to providing comprehensive employment support and income supports to jobseekers. The Department's goal is to help our clients in two ways; first by providing income support during periods of unemployment, and second by helping clients to find work either directing or by further education/upskilling. In return jobseekers are required to work with the Department as the Department works to help them. There are no plans to review the current record of mutual commitment.
