Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am aware of some of those courses but they do not capture everyone. There are people who fall through the cracks. I have referred such people to the Intreo offices and some have come back frustrated because there was nothing available. Some have been shown a career path or educational path to help them engage in the workplace or at least enhance their curriculum vitae.

The Minister of State mentioned the back to education allowance. There is a restriction on that in that one must be unemployed for nine months, therefore, there are specific instructions in this regard. I am trying to be positive. What I am saying is not a criticism. If the change we are starting to see continues at that rate, rather than reducing the numbers of job activation places we should hold them at that number and try to capture those people currently not on the live register. That would give them greater opportunities in the future, especially carers. A large group of carers who are caring full-time came to see me about this issue. Prior to the ending of care when people know in advance when it is ending they may want to engage for a short period in making sure there is a seamless transition from caring to work.

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