Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2021
417. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection if upskilling or retraining opportunities are available for a person (details supplied) who has been in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment since March 2020 and is unlikely to return to full-time employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22973/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are a number of full-time, part-time and online upskilling and retraining options available to the person concerned. In order to discuss his circumstances and progression the person concerned can request an online appointment with a Case Officer by emailing his contact details to the Activation Team in the Tallaght Intreo Centre at ESTallaght@welfare.ie.
It should be noted that some full time training/education options may require the person concerned to move to a qualifying payment (ie, Jobseeker’s payment) whilst others, part-time and online can be accessed while retaining a PUP payment.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
