Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:363. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost to the exchequer of the JobPath scheme. [55963/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 14 December 2023
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Freagraí scríofa
JobPath is a payment by results model and all set-up and day-to-day operational costs are borne by the companies. Referrals to the JobPath service ceased in June 2022 and the service is now in a run-off phase. Research into JobPath, including by the OECD, indicates that the programme led to positive employment and earnings outcomes across a variety of hard-to-reach groups.
The companies providing the JobPath service are paid on the basis of performance and, with the exception of the initial registration fee, payments are made only when a client has achieved sustained employment. The overall cost of JobPath is determined by the number of people who participate in the programme and the number who get sustainable jobs.
The total cost of JobPath in 2022 was €43.6m, and in 2023 to date was €22.4m. Please note this is gross expenditure and does not take into account the savings made in welfare payments for those who secured sustained employment, or any resulting increase in tax receipts.