Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2021
243. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeals process will be introduced for unsuccessful applicants for the JobsPlus scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17822/21]
View answerJobsPlus is a subsidy paid to employers who recruit long-term unemployed people for new positions in their workplace. Employers can avail of JobsPlus when filling new positions or positions that arise as a consequence of natural turnover and receive a subsidy of €7,500 or €10,000 per employee. The value of the grant is dependent on the age of the new employee and their duration of unemployment, over a two-year period of employment.
With regards the right of appeal, the JobsPlus scheme is administrative (non-statutory) and therefore decisions on claims cannot be appealed to a Social Welfare Appeals Officer. However, if an applicant is dissatisfied with a decision not to award support, they may request a review of their application by a different Officer. It is open to applicants to supply any additional facts of information in support of their application.
If there is a particular case that the Deputy has a concern about, my officials would be happy to review it.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
