Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2021
239. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if the review of contracted activation services within her Department has been completed; when she will publish the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3535/21]
View answerI can confirm for the Deputy that the review referred to was completed in August 2020 and submitted to me shortly thereafter. The finalised report from the external consultants includes a review of my Department's entire Public Employment Services provision and outlines a model for the future provision of employment services.
I referred the consultants’ report to the Labour Market Advisory Council for their consideration. The report and the views of the Council will be valuable inputs into ensuring the Public Employment Service is fit for purpose and continues to have the scope and capacity to respond to labour market changes as they emerge.
I am awaiting the response of the Labour Market Advisory Council and will then consider the options on the publication of the review.
