Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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275. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 557 of 7 September 2018, if the study referenced in relation to Action 28 was completed by the end of 2018; and if not, when it will be completed. [2409/19]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Action 28 of the Action Plan for Jobs 2018 called for the identification of 'relevant policy issues for cohorts with low participation rates based on analysis of patterns of labour market participation'. This action was fulfilled in H2 of 2018 under the guidance of an interdepartmental steering group.

My Department understands that increasing participation rates for different cohorts has the potential to address the growing need for skills and talent. The analysis undertaken for Action 28 focussed on three cohorts: females aged 25-55, people aged over 55, and people aged under 55 with a disability. In focusing on these cohorts, the analysis identified issues for further examination.

The results of the detailed analysis of Action 28 cannot be published due to CSO stipulations around sample size and data confidentiality. However, the analysis will be a key input into Future Jobs Ireland, which will be published shortly.