Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
753. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if the report carried out by external consultants to review all current contracted public employment services has been finalised; if she has received the report; if and when the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22426/20]
View answerMy Department's focus is on ensuring that the State provides the appropriate employment services to assist in attaining sustainable employment.
Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 my Department engaged external consultants to review all current contracted public employment services. The consultant's review of contracted Public Employment Services is currently being finalised.
In accordance with normal Departmental processes, the review will be considered by my officials prior to submission to me for consideration. It will inform the broader process whereby the importance of ensuring our labour market activation services are fit-for-purpose and provide value for money is balanced with the pressing need to ensure services are in situ when needed by those who have lost their jobs.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
