Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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211. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his views on a participant of Turas Nua opting out of the scheme if he or she has been offered a full-time or part-time job by a public limited company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18547/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Turas Nua is one of two companies who have been contracted by my Department to provide the JobPath service to people who are long term unemployed. The main aim of the JobPath service is to place jobseekers into full time sustainable employment. During that time, the person receives intensive and personalised support and assistance to find suitable work.

There is no restriction on any jobseeker taking up full or part-time work with any company or business while participating on the JobPath service. When person is placed into full time employment, the JobPath Company will continue to provide support for at least three months and up to an additional twelve months to assist them with any issues and help them settle into the job.

If a person finds part-time work and continues to have an entitlement to a jobseeker’s payment, they are required to continue engaging with the JobPath service who, in addition to providing the in-work support, will also give practical assistance in searching, preparing for other employment opportunities which may result in the person finding full time sustainable work.

I hope that clarifies the matter for the Deputy.