Menu
21/02/2014
Long Term Unemployed To Work For Local Authorities
A new employment initiative will see some 800 long-term unemployed working in Dublin's local authorities by the end of the year.
The Gateway initiative will pay jobseekers an additional €20 a week for 19.5 hours of work.
Dublin City Council is taking on 295 workers, South Dublin and Fingal will get 215, while 110 jobseekers are starting work in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
The jobs will be across a number of areas including parks, landscaping and information technology, along with some being employed as "street ambassadors" to assist tourists.
It is understood that those who refuse to participate in the scheme will face benefits sanctions.
(MH)
The Gateway initiative will pay jobseekers an additional €20 a week for 19.5 hours of work.
Dublin City Council is taking on 295 workers, South Dublin and Fingal will get 215, while 110 jobseekers are starting work in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
The jobs will be across a number of areas including parks, landscaping and information technology, along with some being employed as "street ambassadors" to assist tourists.
It is understood that those who refuse to participate in the scheme will face benefits sanctions.
(MH)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
31 August 2016
Labour Urges Further Talks In Dublin Bus Dispute
Labour's spokesperson on Defence, Transport, Tourism and Sport has said that further talks must take place to resolve the ongoing dispute at Dublin Bus. Mr Brendan Ryan made the call following reports on Tuesday of three, 48-hour work stoppages due to take place in September.
Labour Urges Further Talks In Dublin Bus Dispute
Labour's spokesperson on Defence, Transport, Tourism and Sport has said that further talks must take place to resolve the ongoing dispute at Dublin Bus. Mr Brendan Ryan made the call following reports on Tuesday of three, 48-hour work stoppages due to take place in September.
30 August 2016
Series Of 48-Hour Work Stoppages Announced By Dublin Bus Workers
SIPTU the union has served notice of a series of 48-hour work stoppages throughout September by its members at Dublin Bus in a dispute over pay.
Series Of 48-Hour Work Stoppages Announced By Dublin Bus Workers
SIPTU the union has served notice of a series of 48-hour work stoppages throughout September by its members at Dublin Bus in a dispute over pay.
13 August 2015
Govt Employment Strategy 'Stuck In A Rut' - SF
The government's current employment programme doesn't work, is "stuck in a rut" and is "overly reliant on workers leaving their existing jobs and emigrating", Sinn Féin's Seán Crowe has said.
Govt Employment Strategy 'Stuck In A Rut' - SF
The government's current employment programme doesn't work, is "stuck in a rut" and is "overly reliant on workers leaving their existing jobs and emigrating", Sinn Féin's Seán Crowe has said.
13 January 2016
Taoiseach Launches Pathways To Work 2016-2020
The Taoiseach, the Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Education and Skills, have launched the Pathways to Work 2016-2020, which contains six key strands involving 86 dedicated actions to build on the employment progress to date.
Taoiseach Launches Pathways To Work 2016-2020
The Taoiseach, the Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Education and Skills, have launched the Pathways to Work 2016-2020, which contains six key strands involving 86 dedicated actions to build on the employment progress to date.
19 November 2007
Young Christmas Workers Rights’ To Be Protected
Billy Kelleher, Minister for Labour Affairs, has warned shops, bars, restaurants and other businesses employing teenagers in the run into and during Christmas that they must protect the rights of these young workers.
Young Christmas Workers Rights’ To Be Protected
Billy Kelleher, Minister for Labour Affairs, has warned shops, bars, restaurants and other businesses employing teenagers in the run into and during Christmas that they must protect the rights of these young workers.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Perhaps a touch of ground frost. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
