Results 141-145 of 145 for jobpath speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (30 Jul 2020)

Heather Humphreys: There are a number of key features which enable my Department to monitor all aspects of the JobPath providers’ performance and ensure contract compliance. Every participant is provided with a service guarantee - a baseline level of service covering frequency of engagement, personal progression planning, geographic accessibility and in-employment support. As part of their contractual...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (30 Jul 2020)

Heather Humphreys: My officials hold regular meetings with both JobPath contractors as part of the normal contract management process. Since the onset of the Covid-19 restrictions these meetings have taken place via conference calls. Referrals to all activation services, including those provided by the JobPath providers, were suspended in March in accordance with public health guidelines.  My...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jul 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...people want to stay in the arts sector, for example, and they might not want to move to other areas. It is understandable. We will expand the use of local employment services, including job clubs and JobPath. We will increase the number of employment service staff within the Department and expand the youth employment support scheme to increase the number of places and widen the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: JobPath Programme (29 Jul 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...While I have not yet had the opportunity to meet any of the contractors, officials in my Department engage on a regular basis with all contracted public employment service providers, including the JobPath contractors, to discuss all aspects of contract monitoring and delivery.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (14 Jul 2020)

Heather Humphreys: In 2019, my Department activated extension provisions within the existing contracts of both JobPath providers that enable referrals to the JobPath service until the end of 2020. Normal labour activation services were suspended in recent months in accordance with public health guidelines, although engagement with clients continued by phone where possible. However, in parallel with the...