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Ukraine War

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2022

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Ceisteanna (509, 510)

Cathal Crowe

Ceist:

509. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department in conjunction with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment will establish a skills database in order that Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland can be matched with suitable employment. [15037/22]

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Cathal Crowe

Ceist:

510. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider setting up a skill set database to match Ukrainian refugees with prospective employers. [18472/22]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 509 and 510 together.

The Government is committed to providing emergency support to meet the immediate needs of those fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. My Department is working alongside other relevant departments in facilitating full access to the labour market for those arriving from Ukraine, as guaranteed under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive. Currently employment services are being provided to match Ukrainians in Ireland who have fled the war with prospective employers.

Intreo employment services are providing assistance to those arriving from Ukraine as they seek employment in the Irish labour market in Intreo Offices and through jobsireland.ie. A dedicated section on www.jobsireland.ie has been developed providing information on employment supports and opportunities and a frequently asked questions page for newly arrived Ukrainians. This information is available in both Ukrainian and Russian and includes video tutorials on CV and interview preparation, and how to register and apply for vacancies on JobsIreland.

Ukrainians seeking employment can access the service directly, to upload details of their skills and experience for matching with available employment opportunities. The resources and job opportunities available are also promoted through social media in Ukrainian and Russian. Employers across all sectors who wish to support Ukrainians through provision of employment opportunities, are requested to register on www.jobsireland.ie to advertise vacancies. This will enable Intreo Employment Services Officers to match the skills of those seeking employment with available work opportunities.

My Department has also been organising employment support engagement events specifically for Ukrainians to gather information on their education and skills and to provide information on vacancies and jobs. To date well over 5,000 Ukrainians have attended these events.

I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.

Question No. 510 answered with Question No. 509.
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