Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
401. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will appoint a sponsor to work in tandem with the Meath job club so that the job club can continue to provide this essential service, or failing that, allow it to self-administer the fund in order that its viability is guaranteed. [8149/14]
View answerThe contractor of Meath Job Club for 2013 did not wish to be considered for a contract in 2014.
A replacement contractor operated the service on an interim basis but subsequently decided not to proceed with a formal contract. The department has requested the replacement contractor to continue to operate the service until agreement is reached with a new contractor. The department is currently in the process of negotiating with a new contractor to undertake the operation of Meath Job Club.
