Finian McGrath
Question:475. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding employment in respect of a person (details supplied). [13769/14]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
475. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding employment in respect of a person (details supplied). [13769/14]
View answerThe Department of Social Protection is committed to supporting people with disabilities to participate more fully in society and become more self-sufficient by providing supports that address barriers they may encounter at work.
To this end, the Department provides a comprehensive range of employment supports for people with disabilities who wish to enter the open labour market.
For example, the supported employment programme (“EmployAbility”) provides the services of a job-coach for those wishing to take up employment opportunities.
I would encourage the person concerned to engage with her nearest Employment Services or Intreo office to obtain guidance and advice on all options as to how she might proceed on completion of her studies.