Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
843. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection the breakdown, by employer size, (micro, small, medium and large) accessing, respectively, the work and access and wage subsidy schemes administered by his Department; the details of the supports provided to each employer category, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11670/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraWork and Access is a suite of supports to help people with a disability get a job or stay in work. The supports aim to remove or reduce barriers in the workplace for people with a disability.
The Wage Subsidy Scheme is a key disability employment support provided by my Department. It aims to encourage employers to offer substantial and sustainable employment to disabled people through a subsidy.
My Department does not retain information on the size of the companies availing of Work and Access or the Wage Subsidy Scheme and therefore cannot provide the breakdown requested.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
