Momentum Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

Questions (206)

Carol Nolan

Question:

206. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of providing 100 places for persons with disabilities on the momentum scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17777/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The Momentum programme was open to all long-term Jobseekers, including those with a disability.

To be eligible to participate in the programme, individuals must have met the following criteria:

- Be unemployed for 12 months or longer and

- Be in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance/Benefit or on the Live Register for 12 months or longer (signing on for Social Insurance Contribution Credits for 12 months or longer) and

- Be actively seeking work.

I am informed by SOLAS that the estimated cost of training a participant, including a person with a disability, in the Momentum programme was approximately €3,200.