Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I understand the Minister's rationale. These jobs were previously done by the community and voluntary sector and the State. One could get the figures regarding the number of jobseekers per case officer etc., if one expanded the State's resources. Is it more cost-efficient to bring those private companies on board? Is it a cost saving measure? Is the Minister aware of a number of allegations of cherry-picking by those companies where people who are likely to succeed are preferred to those who will require more intensive supervision or attention?

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