JobPath Implementation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2015

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Questions (26)

Seán Kyne

Question:

26. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the progress made in implementing JobPath; the contracts on the service provision that have been completed; the level of ongoing engagement between her Department and the service provider; the measurement criteria for the operation of JobPath in terms of achieving the stated aims and objectives; if JobPath will be available in all areas of the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4982/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

JobPath is a new programme of employment activation intended to support people, who are long-term unemployed (over 12 months) or most at risk of becoming long term unemployed, to secure and sustain full-time paid employment or self-employment. The Department is currently in the process of finalising contracts with the aim of commencing the programme in mid-2015. The Department is working closely with the companies on the development of the detailed operational procedures required to implement JobPath. The key objectives and measures of JobPath include increasing the number of JobPath clients moving into employment; increasing the duration of sustained periods of employment; reducing the average duration of unemployment and the level of JobPath client satisfaction with the service. When fully operational, JobPath will be available nationwide.