Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
669. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) can avail of the Jobs Plus incentive following his return to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44491/24]
View answerThe JobsPlus scheme is an incentive 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.
The person referred to applied for JobsPlus assessment on 29 September 2024 and a decision issued advising that they were not eligible on 2 October 2024 as the person concerned was not at that time in receipt of a qualifying payment. On request from the applicant’s employer the decision was reviewed on 11 October 2024 and the original decision was upheld.
However, following a further review of the particular circumstances relating to this case, the Department has now decided to award JobsPlus in respect of this employment with effect from date of application. The employer has been notified of this decision.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
