Willie O'Dea
Ceist:518. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently participating in the JobPath scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13477/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 21 March 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
There are currently just under 70,000 jobseekers availing of the JobPath service.
As the Deputy will be aware, JobPath 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.
The JobPath service is designed to augment and complement the Department’s existing employment service capacity. The additional capacity provided through the JobPath service has allowed the department to provide the type and intensity of services required by Jobseekers, particularly those most distant from the labour market.