News & Statements

Question on the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence

To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the progress of the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence on the implementation of its strategy and evidence of the impact it is making on the recent figures showing an increase in domestic abuse against children; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

JobsPlus – New Jobs, Less Cost

JobsPlus is a new employer incentive scheme operated by the Department of Social Protection which will incentivise businesses to hire jobseekers from the Live Register, boost job creation and reduce long-term unemployment.