Mr. Pat Murphy:

Regarding the individual Deputy Tully spoke about who took longer to do the work, that is where the wage subsidy scheme kicks in. It looks at productivity shortfalls because of a disability and compensates the employer. That is why I highlighted the wage subsidy scheme as being a cornerstone to facilitating employers to employ people with disabilities. That might be a solution in that regard.

When we speak to employers' they have never heard of the wage subsidy scheme. We have to introduce it to them. We have to explain it to them and walk them through it. The awareness out there is terrible on the various schemes that exist. When we explain it to employers, walk them through the process and produce the application form, most of them come on board but there is no doubt that there are a few out there who will employ someone where it will not turn out well. An awareness campaign on the wage subsidy scheme is definitely something that should be rolled out.