Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
548. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on whether it is within the remit of Seetec's services to his Department to seek information on a jobseeker's family house mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41220/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraJobPath is an employment activation service that supports people who are long-term unemployed and those most at risk of becoming long-term unemployed to secure and sustain paid employment. Participants on JobPath receive intensive individual support from their personal adviser to help them tackle barriers to employment and to assist them in finding full-time sustainable jobs.
One element of the individual support provided to jobseekers is an assessment of their financial situation and the financial benefit to the person of full-time employment. This assessment is also beneficial to the jobseeker in determining the level of income which is required to maintain their household.
The provision of any financial details by a jobseeker to the JobPath provider is not compulsory and if the person would prefer not to discuss their finances with their personal adviser but do require some advice or assistance, they may be referred by the JobPath provider to the Citizen’s Information Service.
