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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: Regarding local employment services, LES, Mr. McKeon said some of those companies were spoken to. We had LES representatives in here a number of weeks ago and they said there was no engagement from the Department with a view to trying to build up the excellent service they provide, albeit limited, across the State. None of those discussions took place; I refer to evidence that was given to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: Regarding referrals to LES before JobPath was established, there were over 67,000 in 2014. In 2017, that number reduced to just below 18,500. That contradicts evidence Mr. McKeon gave in his opening statement that there has been no impact whatsoever on LES since the formation of JobPath. The figures show clearly that there has been an impact. I will give Mr. McKeon an opportunity shortly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: People on the ground would argue against that. With regard to the personal progression plans, we heard evidence before that it is not compulsory to sign one. In Mr. McKeon's opening statement, however, he stops short of saying it is not compulsory for someone to sign one. He said it is preferred that someone signs it before the initial payment kicks in to Turas Nua and Seetec. Could I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: My time is limited. The opening statements lay out exactly what the personal progression plan is intended for; I asked a very specific question. I have heard evidence from people who worked in both organisations that the person referred from Intreo cannot and should not be let leave the office until the plan assigned. That is a specific question. I would like a specific answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: I did not say that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: The difference is that this is for profit, which leads me to my next question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: Mr. Kane gave a figure of 28 inspection visits to Turas Nua and Seetec offices across the State in 2017. Have all offices of the two companies been subject to random or pre-planned inspections at this point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: Responses to parliamentary questions I have tabled show that a significant number of Turas Nua and Seetec offices have not been inspected since the arrangement commenced.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: According to Turas Nua, 14% of its staff have been taken from the live register. Did these staff come through the JobPath programme? Similarly, did employees of Seetec come through the JobPath programme?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: Arising from those replies, I will put a question to the Department. Is it concerned that Turas Nua and Seetec are essentially being paid twice for recruiting people for whom they receive a payment to sign on with JobPath and then receive job sustainment payments for employing them? A figure of 14% would equate to approximately 45 staff. If one peels it back a little, it is likely that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: I fully understand that. I also know what social clauses are and I welcome the decision to build a social clause into the contracts. My concern relates to the double payment of Turas Nua and Seetec through sustainment payments being made for employing people for 12 months. I would like figures on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: Great emphasis has been placed on job placement. Many of the people who contact me were not placed in a job. They were required to cold call businesses in their local area to present a copy of their curriculum vitae. In many cases, people were engaged to carry out mail outs to employers who were not seeking staff or actively advertising job vacancies. This is a cause of grave concern....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: I have one final question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: Many concerns have been raised regarding Seetec's performance in the United Kingdom, including allegations of substantial fraud. What was the outcome of these allegations? Did the Department have concerns regarding the tendering process and the fact that Seetec tendered? It has been brought to my attention that in some cases involving people who were locked into JobPath for 12 months and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: EU Employment Legislation and JobPath: Discussion (Resumed) (8 May 2018)

John Brady: Have any cases been brought to Mr. McKeon's attention?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Medals (9 May 2018)

John Brady: 78. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if 1916 medals will be presented to those in the fire service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20233/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Guarantee (10 May 2018)

John Brady: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of EU funding made available to Ireland under the youth guarantee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20672/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Guarantee (10 May 2018)

John Brady: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount Ireland has drawn down from EU funding under the youth guarantee; if no such funds have been drawn down, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20673/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Guarantee (10 May 2018)

John Brady: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to draw down EU funding under the youth guarantee to assist in reducing the youth unemployment rate of 12%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20674/18]