JobPath Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (2529)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

2529. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if personal progression plans issued by JobPath and Seetec must be signed by the person without them receiving a hard copy of the contract to review; if in the absence of a signature by the individual it would be common practice for either JobPath or Seetec to sign the contract on behalf of the individual; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34084/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

As the Deputy will know, the purpose of the JobPath activation service provided on behalf of my Department by two companies Seetec and Turas Nua is to enable jobseekers to move from an income provided by Jobseekers payments to one where they are in full-time sustainable employment.

All jobseekers referred for the assistance of the activation services, including those referred to the JobPath service, are asked to complete an assessment of their skills, qualifications, and work experience for the purpose of agreeing a personal progression plan (PPP). This document typically contains a schedule of activities, actions and job-focused targets. The person can request a hard copy of the document at any stage of their engagement with the service including prior to agreeing the plan.

The JobPath providers do not sign the document on behalf of the jobseeker.

I trust the above clarifies the matter for the Deputy.