Bernard Durkan
Ceist:97. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the JobsPlus programme has attracted participants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18245/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 16 April 2014
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Freagraí scríofa
The JobsPlus Incentive was introduced on 1 July, 2013 and replaced the existing Employer Job (PRSI) Incentive Scheme and the Revenue Job Assist. JobsPlus provides a direct monthly financial incentive to employers who recruit employees from those who are long term on the live register. The incentive is payable, on a monthly basis, over a two year period if the employee is retained in full time employment for two years. JobsPlus is biased in favour of those who are longer term unemployed. The value of the aggregate monthly payments is €7,500 for employing a jobseeker 12 to 24 months on the live register and €10,000 if the jobseekers was on the live register for over 24 months. At the end of March 2014, payments under the JobsPlus scheme had been made in respect of 1,874 new jobs with expenditure totalling €2.83 million to date. Progress is detailed in the following table. The Deputy should note that 60% of beneficiaries were previously over 24 months on the live register.
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Table: JobsPlus - Number of Employee Supported |
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Month |
Total |
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August 2013 |
85 |
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September 2013 |
235 |
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October 2013 |
517 |
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November 2013 |
844 |
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December 2013 |
1,114 |
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January 2014 |
1,286 |
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February 2014 |
1,589 |
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March 2014 |
1,874 |