Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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235. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the duration of contracts to deliver JobPath that were awarded to companies (details supplied); if there is an option in the contract to extend the duration of the contract; if there is an option in the contract to terminate the contract on its expiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49497/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, JobPath is a service that supports people who are long-term unemployed to secure and sustain paid employment. My Department has contracted two companies, Turas Nua Limited and Seetec Limited, to deliver JobPath services.

The contracts are for six years, comprising two consecutive phases: phase one entails four years of client referrals while phase two entails a ‘run off’ period during which time no additional clients will be referred.

The contracts include an option to extend phase one for further periods, up to a maximum of 24 months, at my Department’s discretion. The contracts terminate at the end of phase two.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.