Gerry Adams
Question:108. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the length of time a person with a disability will be waiting to access employment supports at Intreo offices. [36898/15]
View answerThursday, 22 October 2015
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Scheduled, pro-active, activation applies to recipients of jobseeker's payments only. Access to employment supports for eligible clients, including people with disabilities, are available on a walk-in basis at INTREO Centres. Service provision is subject to capacity and walk-in clients who require a meeting with a Case Officer are given an appointment at the earliest available opportunity. The waiting time for these clients to see a Case Officer will, therefore, vary across the Intreo network, in general, however most people who present on a “walk in” basis will receive an appointment within a month. In addition, people with disabilities can be referred to the specialist Employ Ability Service which is funded by this Department and employs circa 112 people to provide employment advice and support to people with disabilities.