Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019
566. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of JobPath participants who have taken up another scheme (details supplied) as permitted since June 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4108/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department operates a number of employment support programmes including Community Employment, CE, and Tús. These schemes help to break the cycle of unemployment, provide work experience and improve a person’s chances of returning to the labour market.
As the Deputy is aware, customers of my Department who are engaged with the JobPath service have, from 1 June 2018, the option of taking up a placement on Community Employment, CE, and Tús while continuing to engage with the JobPath service. This change ensures that jobseekers can benefit from the job-seeking support of the JobPath service while also availing of a part-time work placement provided by Tús or CE.
My Department's records indicate that up to the end of December 2018, 953 persons engaged on JobPath have taken up places on CE, and 673 of those engaged on JobPath have started with Tús.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
