Departmental Appointments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2022

Thursday, 23 June 2022

Ceisteanna (365)

Dara Calleary

Ceist:

365. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of directly employed job coaches who have been put in place by her Department; the number of appointments that is envisaged for the years 2022 and 2023; if all appointments will be publicly-advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33370/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

My Department has placed 100 Job Coaches to date. It is planned that, in 2022 and 2023, an additional 50 Job Coaches will be assigned by reassignment of staff roles within the Department.