Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:91. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently on live register activation programmes in County Wexford. [35335/14]
View answerTuesday, 23 September 2014
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The allocation of activation places on programmes for live registrants is generally on the basis of the demand for such places (i.e. the extent of unemployment in a region). The number of persons on courses in County Wexford as of the end of August is outlined in the table below. The total figure as of the end of August was 1,908.
However, it should be borne in mind that in regards to some education and training courses, the main enrolment period is at the beginning of the academic year (i.e. September).
For example, while there were 55 participants from County Wexford on the Back to Education Allowance as of the 31st August 2014, most participants do not start until the academic year which begins in September. Furthermore, there are no MOMENTUM courses running at the moment in Wexford; courses will begin in the next few weeks. The total regional allocation (Waterford and Wexford) is 330. Also, the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) starts at the beginning of the academic year in September.
County Wexford live register activation numbers as of end August 2014
|
Programme |
Number of clients |
|
Back to Education Allowance |
55 |
|
Part-Time Job Incentive |
13 |
|
Short Term enterprise allowance |
11 |
|
SOLAS |
295 |
|
JobBridge |
198 |
|
Community Employment |
922 |
|
Tús |
348 |
|
Gateway |
25 |
|
Rural Social Scheme |
41 |
|
Total |
1908 |