Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 November 2016
96. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department can investigate delays in transferring a person (details supplied) to a Tús position they have been selected for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33131/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraJobPath is a new approach to employment activation which caters for people who are long-term unemployed (over 12 months) to assist them to secure full-time paid employment or self-employment. Two providers are contracted to deliver JobPath for this Department– Seetec Limited and Turas Nua Limited.
The person concerned was referred to JobPath on 21 May 2016 and agreed a Personal Progression Plan with Turas Nua Limited on 30 May 2016. It is not open to him to pursue a Tús placement as he must continue to engage with Turas Nua Limited for a 12 month period. However, if he is not successful in securing employment at the end of his engagement with Turas Nua Limited, he would then be eligible to be referred to other employment schemes.
I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
