Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018
573. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 1149 of 6 November 2018, the date on which the review of YESS will begin; the timeframe in which it will be complete; the terms of reference of the review; the number of staff responsible for the review; and if the evaluations will be made available upon completion. [47035/18]
View answerThe Youth Employment Support Scheme (YESS) commenced on Monday 1st October 2018 and is only open to applications since that date.
The scheme is specifically targeted at young jobseekers aged 18-24 years of age who are long-term unemployed or who face barriers to employment.
The YESS aims to provide jobseekers with the opportunity to learn basic work and social skills in a supportive environment while on a work placement. The scheme will provide a supportive structure for participants, including case worker support for both placement hosts and jobseekers.
The YESS will be subject to a review 12 months after its commencement to determine the scheme’s effectiveness, and the full details of this review will be determined closer to that date.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
