Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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284. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons referred on a weekly basis in County Clare to Turas Nua; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6120/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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JobPath is an employment service, designed to support people who are long-term unemployed to secure and sustain paid employment. The service is delivered by Turas Nua Limited in County Clare. Currently, circa 35 customers per week are referred by my Department to the JobPath service in County Clare.

Through the service jobseekers have access to a personal adviser (PA) who works with them over two phases. During the first phase, of 12 months duration, the PA provides practical assistance in searching, preparing for, securing and sustaining employment. The second phase starts if the jobseeker is successful in finding work. During this phase the PA continues to work with the jobseeker for a further period of at least three months, and up to 12 months. In addition to the two phases jobseekers may also undertake training and avail of other supports while with the service.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.