Results 181-200 of 201 for jobpath speaker:John Brady

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Measures (17 Jan 2017)

John Brady: 568. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the impact that the privatisation of JobPath has had on the local employment services in view of the possible anti-competition implications resulting from such private contracts with Turas Nua and Seetec; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41584/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Measures (17 Jan 2017)

John Brady: 575. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who has just completed a work scheme is now being forced onto JobPath, namely, through Turas Nua, noting that JobPath was initially set up to engage with those persons who are long-term unemployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41636/16]

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2016)

John Brady: ...sets off many alarm bells. I am concerned, as are the community groups I work with, and I am sure many other Deputies have the same experience. Can the Minister explain that? None of the figures for JobPath is contained in the Estimates. I have put a series of questions to the Minister. We have seen privatisation of that area, a substantial body of work has been handed over to a...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2016)

John Brady: Many of the jobs that people are getting with that are not sustainable or long-term. They are low-paid jobs in many cases that JobPath offers. They are not being offered sometimes. People are being told to go to X number of interviews for very low-paid employment. Some are barely on the minimum wage.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2016)

John Brady: ...That is not the route to take. The Minister referred to CE schemes. I do not want to repeat everything that was said earlier but there are major concerns about those, particularly in terms of people on JobPath not being able to take up CE schemes. The Minister spoke about relaxing the rules to increase the pool of people. I would like a briefing note from the Minister in the coming...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2016)

John Brady: What is deemed long-term employment in the context of JobPath?

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2016)

John Brady: Regarding the customer survey on JobPath, will the Minister circulate the method by which that survey is being carried out? The detail of it might be useful.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (22 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 102. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to review the procedures used by Turas Nua and Seetec under JobPath in view of ongoing concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36019/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Projects (15 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 397. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 26 years of age who have been referred to Seetec under the JobPath initiative since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34922/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Activation Projects (15 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 398. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 26 years of age who have been referred to Turas Nua under the JobPath initiative since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34923/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Priorities for Department of Social Protection: Minister for Social Protection (7 Sep 2016)

John Brady: ...for a minuscule amount of money. There are real alternatives and I hope the Minister takes them on board. In response to questions on the subject, the Minister said he would have a look at JobPath and at Turas Nua and Seetec. A review of these is now well overdue as there are serious issues, particularly regarding Turas Nua and Seetec. The Minister asked me to come back to him if I...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: JobPath Implementation (30 Jun 2016)

John Brady: ...had been out of work for a considerable period. On his own initiative, he applied for and was offered a place on a community employment, CE, scheme as a staff artist, but he had been contacted by JobPath and was locked into it. It would not allow him to take up direct and immediate employment via the CE position. He was forced to continue with JobPath. Other issues arise. A...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: JobPath Implementation (30 Jun 2016)

John Brady: 13. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of the ongoing issues persons are facing when referred to Turas Nua and Seetec through JobPath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18760/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: JobPath Implementation (30 Jun 2016)

John Brady: ...a nightmare. The figures came from the Minister's Department this week. The issues being faced highlight the vast holes in the Government's job activation measures. Persons selected for the JobPath programme are prohibited from taking part in job activation schemes such as the community employment and part-time job incentive schemes, job clubs and local employment services. They cannot...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (28 Jun 2016)

John Brady: 280. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if persons selected for JobPath can transfer onto community employment, JobBridge or Gateway schemes. [18196/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (28 Jun 2016)

John Brady: 273. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have been selected for JobPath since its inception. [18189/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (28 Jun 2016)

John Brady: 274. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have been referred to Turas Nua through JobPath, by county, in tabular form. [18190/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (28 Jun 2016)

John Brady: 275. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have been referred to Seetec through JobPath, by county, in tabular form. [18191/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (28 Jun 2016)

John Brady: 278. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount paid to Turas Nua since it was selected to deliver JobPath. [18194/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: JobPath Implementation (28 Jun 2016)

John Brady: 279. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount paid to Seetec since it was selected to deliver JobPath. [18195/16]