Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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115. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimate and outturn for the wage subsidy scheme in each of the past four years; the number of employers participating in the scheme in each year concerned and the number of employees availing of such supports; the estimate for 2014; the cost to date and the number of employees and employers availing of the scheme in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31816/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Wage Subsidy Scheme (WSS) is a demand-led employment support for private sector employers who employ people with disabilities. The scheme transferred from FÁS to the Department of Social Protection (DSP) on 1 January 2012. The relevant statistics for the last four years are contained in the following table. It is estimated that approx. 1,460 employees will be in employment under the scheme at the end of 2014.

Wage Subsidy Scheme (2010 to date)