Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 February 2018
580. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in the first steps programme who have been referred to JobPath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5454/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraJobPath is an employment activation service that supports people who are long-term unemployed, including those working part time and those at risk of becoming long-term unemployed, to secure and sustain full-time paid employment. All jobseekers over one year on the Live Register are eligible for selection for the JobPath service and clients are chosen by means of a random selection process.
Customers who are already engaged in a First Steps Internship should not be selected for activation to JobPath as they can only participate with one activation scheme or service at a time. If the Deputy has a specific case in mind she may provide details to my Department.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
