Paula Butterly (Louth, Fine Gael)
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196. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the supports and packages being envisaged or introduced to assist workers affected by recent job losses at a company (details supplied) including financial assistance and job placement services; if he will ensure that these supports are accessible and adequate for those impacted by the current situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4945/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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I note the recent announcement of redundancies at the company referred to, which I know means significant uncertainty for the employees concerned and their families. My Department provides a comprehensive system of income supports and employment services to assist at this time.

When my Department receives a notification of collective redundancy from the company concerned, the Employer Relations Division makes contact with the company and provides information on income, redundancy entitlements and employment supports for their impacted employees. I am happy to confirm that an official from my Department has already contacted the company concerned.

In addition, a team from the Department is available to meet with the workforce, virtually or in person, to ensure speedy access to income supports and to support them into alternative employment, or to access appropriate education, training and development options.

When a person moves onto a jobseeker payment, this team works with the individuals focusing on what they need to assist them re-enter the workforce. This individualised support comes in various forms including a range of employment programmes and schemes available when a customer returns to employment, to full or part time education or who wishes to start their own business.

My Department also provides an online jobs portal - JobsIreland.ie - where jobseekers can apply for open vacancies and employers can advertise their job vacancies. Further help is provided to jobseekers to create a CV and find their ideal job while also assisting employers to advertise their vacancies and match their requirements to jobseeker profiles already uploaded into the JobsIreland portal.

Workers affected should note that the easiest and quickest way to apply for a jobseeker's payment is online at MyWelfare.ie. Applicants will need a verified MyGovID account to apply. MyGovID gives safe, convenient online access to Government services and further information can be found at . Anyone with a smartphone can now apply online for a Public Services Card and verified MyGovID account using the .