Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
491. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will report on the waiting times for young persons to meet with job coaches under the Youth Guarantee scheme per county in 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13380/16]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the detailed data sought is not currently available. However, when an unemployed person applies and is approved for a Jobseeker’s payment, it is the aim of my Department to invite him or her to a Group Information Session, which will take place within 3 weeks of that approval date. Those aged under 25 years are then subject to their profile, scheduled for a one-to-one engagement with a Case Officer at the earliest possible date, typically within 2 – 3 weeks. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
