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Tús – Community work placement initiative Guidelines Contents GENERAL Description of Initiative Information Leaflet Legislation Administration ENTITLEMENT AND ELIGIBILITY Entitlement Eligibility and Qualifying Conditions Selection (Random) Exemptions Duration of Placement Rates of Payment Arrangements for Persons on Age reduced Social Welfare Payments Social Welfare Payment Ceases PRSI Contribution Changes in pay resulting from a Change in Circumstances Secondary benefits Hours of work and nature of work Disqualification WORK PLACEMENTS AND NATURE OF WORK Eligible Organisations Ineligible Organisations Work measures APPENDICES Contact details for Implementing Bodies GENERAL Description of Initiative Tús is a community work placement initiative announced in Budget 2011, which became operational during mid-2011. The initiative is one of a number of activation measures designed to provide work placement opportunities for people who are unemployed. The processes underpinning the operation of Tús support the management of the Live Register. Up to 5,000 work placements opportunities were initially announced, with an additional 2,500 Tús placements announced as part of the 2013 Budget package, in line with the commitments set out in the Action Plan for Jobs and Pathways to Work. Tús provides opportunities for people who are unemployed to break the cycle of joblessness and helps to improve a person’s work readiness and support them in returning to the labour market. In addition, it is hoped that participation on Tús will boost a person’s motivation and confidence, offer them opportunities to experience different work environments and provide them with employment related experience to re-enter the labour market. In summary, Tús - Is an activation initiative for those who are unemployed and on the Live Register; - Supports the work readiness of those who participate; - Provides short-term and suitable work opportunities for people who are unemployed while at the same time carrying out beneficial work within communities, and - Contributes to the Department’s obligations to manage the Live Register. - Supports the development and delivery of services to improve community wellbeing. Information Leaflet The Department has not published a separate information leaflet on Tús. Information is available on www.welfare.ie. Legislation Tús is a non statutory initiative approved by Government as part of the measures announced in Budget 2011 and launched on 21st December 2010. The functions of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection in respect of employment schemes and related schemes and programmes are set out in Part 3 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2010 (Number 37 of 2010). Administration The initiative is delivered and managed at local level through the network of local development companies (sometimes referred to as Partnership or Leader companies). Údarás na Gaeltachta delivers and manages the initiative in Gaeltacht areas. These companies are collectively known as the Implementing Bodies (IBs). Each IB has been awarded a specific quota of Tús placements at both supervisory and participant level, based on the distribution of the Live Register. A list of the companies and the areas they cover is included in the Appendix to these Guidelines. The IBs manage the day-to-day implementation of Tús and the supervision of participants on behalf of the Department. They are also responsible for advertising and promoting the initiative and identifying suitable work placements and community groups in their respective geographical locations. IBs are responsible for evaluating and selecting organisations which wish to provide work opportunities. Policy and general operational responsibility rests with the Tús Unit within the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP). This unit is based in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim. The contact details for the Unit are: Tús Unit Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Shannon Lodge, Carrick on Shannon Co. Leitrim Note: The rates charged for using 1890 (LoCall) numbers may vary among different service providers. Email: tusinfo@welfare.ie ENTITLEMENT AND ELIGIBILITY Entitlement A person has no entitlement to participate on Tús. Selection is by way of random selection conducted by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection based on the eligibility conditions set out in section 2.2. There is no provision for a person to apply for a Tús placement. Eligibility and Qualifying Conditions Eligibility is confined to those on the Live Register for at least 12 months and in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance. These provisions are to ensure a targeted approach to those who are long-term unemployed. Persons falling within the eligibility criteria can be randomly selected for participation. To be eligible to participate in the Tús scheme you must: - Have been continuously unemployed for at least 12 months and "signing on" on a full-time basis; and - been receiving a jobseeker's payment (Jobseeker's Benefit or Jobseeker's Allowance) from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection for at least 312 days in the twelve months immediately prior to commencing on the scheme; - and be currently receiving Jobseeker's Allowance. Or - Persons in receipt of Jobseekers Transitional Payment (in receipt of OFP immediately prior to transferring to JST) and who are fully unemployed – (no qualifying period applies in this case). Or - A refugee aged 18 years or older, authenticated by the Department of Justice & Law Reform (Garda Registrar Certificate with Stamp 4) and getting Jobseekers Allowance payment (no qualifying period applies). Time spent on JobPath can count towards the qualifying time for Tús providing the person is currently receiving Jobseekers Allowance. Also, time spent in prison in this State may count towards the qualifying time for Tús providing the person is currently receiving Jobseekers Allowance. Selection (Random) Potential Tús participants are identified by random selection by DEASP. Once randomly selected, the DEASP write to each suitable person selected, offering them the opportunity to be considered for a work placement opportunity and requesting their consent to have their contact details shared with the named IB operating in their area should they agree to participate. Those agreeing to participate and to having their contact details shared with the IB are then referred to the relevant IB. The IB will then contact the potential participant and invite them for an initial assessment interview to determine their interest, work and educational background and other relevant facts in order to attempt to find a suitable work placement. Assisted/Self –Referral– Maximum 20% of Places While the majority of people referred for Tús and Gateway are selected on a random basis by the Department, 20% of available places can be filled by assisted or self-referral since May 2015. The assisted/self-referral affords a number of customers who fulfil the qualifying criteria the opportunity to avail of short-term quality work placements and break the cycle of unemployment. The 20% allocation is available to the Case Officers but it is up to each individual Division/Case officer whether they avail of it (if divisions do not get the 20% quota of assisted/self-referrals, they are not obliged to meet this target and remaining places must be filled by random selection). If a customer completes and submits a Tús Assisted/self-referral form, it must be followed up on. Exemptions In general, no exemptions to participating on Tús are provided. However, subject to certain conditions and provision of documentary proof a person may seek not to take up the offer of a work placement on Tús if they are to take up employment, or engage in other activation, training or education measures. Duration of Placement Placements are for a maximum duration of 52 weeks. Participants are required to complete the 52 weeks placement unless they wish to take up an offer of full-time employment, education or training. Having completed a 52 week placement on Tús, a participant cannot subsequently re-participate on Tús for a minimum of 3 years. Rates of Payment Tús participants will receive a payment equivalent to their existing Jobseeker’s payment plus a ‘top-up’ of €22.50 per week, with a minimum payment of €210.50. Participants may receive extra allowances in respect of a qualified adult and qualified child(ren). Arrangements for Persons on Age reduced Social Welfare Payments Persons aged under 26 years, in receipt of an age related Jobseeker’s Allowance will receive the full rate while participating on Tús and then revert to the applicable age related rate following the completion of their Tús work placement. Social Welfare Payment Ceases Participants do not continue to receive social welfare payments for the duration of their engagement on Tús. PRSI Contribution Tús is regarded as income for income tax purposes; however, participants are exempt from paying the Universal Social Charge (USC). A PRSI contribution (‘A’ rate) is paid in respect of each participant by their employer and an employee PRSI contribution is only applicable when weekly earnings are over €352.00. Those earning in excess of €352.00 will pay a PRSI rate of 4% on their total income. The IBs will inform the Revenue Commissioners as participants commence on Tús and Revenue will then allocate the appropriate tax credits and Tax Bands in respect of each individual participant. Participants are paid directly into their bank accounts by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on a weekly basis. Changes in pay resulting from a Change in Circumstances Participants are under an obligation to advise the IB of any change in circumstances that may impact on the value of their weekly payment. The rate of payment is calculated by reference to the underlying value of the social welfare payment prior to taking up engagement on Tús. Secondary benefits Participation does not result in loss of secondary benefits such as medical card, fuel allowance, back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance. Entitlement to secondary benefits will be subject to the usual assessment processes operated by the appropriate Scheme Area of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection or relevant Authority. Participants on Tús will still be required to meet the terms and conditions attached to the secondary benefits, as set out in order to continue to qualify for any such payments. Entitlement to fuel allowance cannot be established after you commence on Tús. The Health Service Executive (HSE) is responsible for Medical Cards and entitlement is dependant on personal circumstances. Applicants in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance for a period of 12 months or more are entitled to retain their Medical Card for three years on taking up employment from the date on which the employment commenced. Hours of work and nature of work Participants work 19½ hours per week for 52 weeks. Work placements are a valuable route for participants to gain or update experience of the workplace, to learn new skills and to return to the routine of work. Participants provide resources to maintain and improve local amenities and facilities in rural and urban communities with inputs being funded either by Tús itself or local community fund-raising or other income. Communities in turn benefit from the skills and talents of local people with a diverse repertoire of skills and abilities. Disqualification Participants are not encouraged to exit Tús before completing 12 months unless it is to take up full-time employment or education. In cases where an individual exits Tús for reasons other than the taking up of full-time employment or education, they may be penalised by being disqualified from receiving a Jobseeker’s Allowance payment for up to nine weeks under the provisions of Section 147(4) of the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 2005. WORK PLACEMENTS AND NATURE OF WORK Eligible Organisations IBs play the lead-role in identifying organisations to provide placement opportunities. Those organisations eligible to participate must be: - Community, voluntary and not-for-profit in nature, including IBs, other than Údarás na Gaeltachta; and - Have a recognised informal (parish/community committee, trade, sporting, cultural or other association) or formal/legal structure (a company limited by guarantee, not-for-profit co-operative or friendly society where profits or surpluses are not distributed to members); and - Demonstrate a track record of working with or providing services to and within their communities; and - Demonstrate a capability of managing a participant in a placement with the supervisory support of the Implementing Body. Community organisations engaged in the provision of local services with the support of other publicly supported programmes such as the Community Services Programme, Community Employment Scheme, Jobs Initiative and/or the Rural Social Scheme and voluntary organisations funded by the Health Services Executive or by the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs are considered eligible insofar as the placements do not displace or substitute employment supported under relevant programmes. Additionally, Citizens Information Centres and Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) are eligible. Ineligible Organisations Public bodies (local authorities, voluntary education committees, Health Service Executive) or the functions that are the statutory responsibility of these bodies are not eligible for support. Similarly, individuals, sole traders, corporate or private bodies, commercial entities (for profit bodies or organisations) offering work placements are not considered to be eligible work placement providers for this initiative. Fee paying schools and colleges are not eligible for support. Work measures In general, all works and services undertaken or delivered by the community and voluntary sectors for the benefit of the general community or specific sectors can be considered eligible. Selected opportunities will fall within, and not be restricted, to the following broad categories of work: Environmental services, to include - Energy conservation work in low income homes and community buildings - Renovation of community and sporting facilities - Development, regeneration and enhancement of community spaces, gardens, parks, leisure areas, including sport grounds and school grounds where services are not otherwise provided - Neighbourhood, village and countryside enhancement, including clean-up - Recycling and repair of equipment, including furniture, tools, bicycles, and IT items Caring services, to include - Social care for all persons with such needs - Personal aide to any person with particular needs due to ill-health, limited or restricted mobility - Services for children in crèches and childcare settings - Preparation and delivery of meals for older people or those with limited income - Visitation, friendly call and befriending programmes for older people, those with mental health needs and those confined to home General community services, to include - Caretaking, securing, supervising of community buildings and spaces - Administration, web design, social media, reception, production of newsletters - Community research and evaluation, including genealogy - Event management, promotion and administration - Retail services in charity or community settings - Promotion and support for volunteering Heritage and cultural services, to include - Promotion of the Irish language and cultural activities - Development and maintenance of walking, cycling and leisure trails - Administration, marketing and promotion of local heritage sites and events - Staffing of cultural, tourism and heritage centres Para-educational services, to include - Administration, caretaking and other non-teaching or classroom supports - Services for children in crèches and childcare settings - Early years and after-school supports for children and young people - Literacy, numeracy and related supports for adults and children or those with limited command of the English or Irish languages - Assistance with recreational opportunities for adults/young people including coaching, training, art/music classes - Actions to develop or support the school completion programme and related initiatives APPENDICES Contact details for Implementing Bodies
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CEISTEANNA COITIANTA Roinntear é seo ina thrí chuid. Pléann Cuid A le ceisteanna de chineál GINEARÁLTA. Pléann Cuid B le ceist a d’fhéadfadh a bheith ag RANNPHÁIRTITHE ionchasacha. Pléann Cuid C le ceisteanna agus freagraí a fhéadfaidh ionadaithe ó Eagraíochtaí DEONACHA & POBAIL a tharraingt anuas. Réamhrá - Fógraíodh i gCáinaisnéis Mhí na Nollag 2010 go mbunófaí Tús agus sheol an tAire Ó Cuív ar 21 Mí na Nollag 2010 é. Is iad is aidhmeanna le Tús ná deiseanna gearrthréimhseacha ardchaighdeáin oibre a chur ar fáil dóibh siúd atá dífhostaithe agus seirbhísí áirithe a chur ar fáil a dhéanfadh sochar mór do phobail. - Cé go mbeidh freagracht fós ar an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí as Tús a oibriú, is iad na Cuideachtaí Forbartha Comhtháite Áitiúla a bhainisteoidh é ar an leibhéal áitiúil, thar ceann na Roinne, agus is é Údarás na Gaeltachta a bhainisteoidh é sa Ghaeltacht. - Beidh Eagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail in ann seirbhísí a fhorbairt agus a sheachadadh go háitiúil agus tairbhe a bhaint as na scileanna agus as an taithí is féidir leis an duine dífhostaithe a chur ar fáil. - Bainfidh na rannpháirtithe tairbhe as an tionscnamh trí bheith gafa in obair. - Cuirfidh na rannpháirtithe feabhas ar a n-ullmhacht chun oibre agus beidh siad in ann a scileanna a chur i bhfeidhm agus cinn nua a fhoghlaim. - Cuirfidh Tús dóigh nua ar fáil leis na próisis athbheoite a bheidh á bhfeidhmiú go céimneach faoin bPlean Gníomhaíochta Náisiúnta um Fhostaíocht. - Beidh sé mar thaca ag gníomhartha rialaithe agus bainistíochta na Roinne Coimirce Sóisialaí trí shainaithint a dhéanamh orthu siúd nach suim leo dáiríre a bheith ag obair nó orthu siúd a oibríonn sa gheilleagar dubh. Tá idir aiceann uirbeach agus aiceann tuaithe aige agus tá sé tógtha ar bhonneagar cruthaithe Scéim Shóisialta na Tuaithe. - Cad iad aidhmeanna agus cuspóirí Tús? - Cé a fhéadfaidh páirt a ghlacadh i dTús? - An gciallaíonn sé seo go ndéanfaidh an Roinn teagmháil le daoine? - Cé mhéid áiteanna a bheidh sa Tionscnamh agus conas a lamhálfar iad? - Cé chomh sciobtha agus a chuirfear na háiteanna ar fáil? - Cad é an próiseas roghnúcháin i gcomhair an tionscnaimh? - Cén cineál oibre a ghlacfar ar láimh? - An gclúdóidh an Tionscnamh ceantair uirbeacha agus tuaithe? - An ndéanfar athrú ar Scéim Shóisialta na Tuaithe, ar an gClár Seirbhísí Pobail nó ar an Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail? - Cad iad na riachtanais intofachta? - An mbeidh sé indéanta iarratas a dhéanamh ar pháirt a ghlacadh i dTús? - Cad iad na rátaí pá do rannpháirtithe? - Conas a dhéanfar an íocaíocht le rannpháirtithe? - An mbeidh ar rannpháirtithe ÍMAT, Muirear Sóisialta Uilíoch agus ÁSPC a íoc? - Cá fhad a mhairfidh an socrúchán seo? - Cad a tharlaíonn tar éis an tsocrúcháin bhliana? - An mbeidh rannpháirtí i dteideal íocaíocht a fháil i gcomhair Laethanta Saoire Bainc? - An gceadófar Saoire Bhliantúil i dTús? - Will Fuel Allowance continue to be paid while on Tús? - An mbeidh na rannpháirtithe i dteideal a gCárta Leighis agus a Sochair Thánaisteacha eile a choinneáil? - Cad a tharlaíonn má thairgtear áit do dhuine agus más amhlaidh nach mbaineann sé/sí leas aisti? - An féidir le céile rannpháirtí páirt a ghlacadh in ionad an duine a roghnaigh an Roinn? - An féidir leis an rannpháirtí obair eile a dhéanamh le linn dó/di páirt a ghlacadh i dTús? - Cén obair a ghlacfaidh na rannpháirtithe ar láimh? - Cén cion feidhme a bheidh ag na hEagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail? - Conas a shannfar na rannpháirtithe do na hEagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail? - An mbeidh costais ar na hEagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail? - An gcuirfear maoiniú ar fáil chun costais a ghlanadh? - Cé mhéid uaireanta a bheidh ar rannpháirtithe a dhéanamh? - An mbeidh teorainn le líon na socruchán a bheidh ar fáil do na hEagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail? CUID A – GINEARÁLTA Cad iad aidhmeanna agus cuspóirí Tús? - Seo tionscnamh um ghníomhachtú na ndaoine atá dífhostaithe agus atá ar an mBeochlár. Tacóidh sé le hullmhacht na rannpháirtithe chun oibre. - Cuirfidh an tionscnamh deiseanna gearrthréimhseacha oiriúnacha ardchaighdeáin oibre ar fáil do na daoine atá dífhostaithe agus san am céanna déanfaidh sé obair thairbheach laistigh de na pobail, agus - Cuideoidh sé le bainistíocht an Bheochláir agus gníomhóidh sé mar bhac orthu siúd nach mbeidh intofa do shochair leasa. Cé a fhéadfaidh páirt a ghlacadh i dTús? - Is í an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí a roghnóidh na rannpháirtithe, ar an gcéad dul síos, trí chomhlíonadh na gcoinníollacha seo a leanas: - Duine atá dífhostaithe ar bhonn leanúnach le 12 mhí anuas ar a laghad agus atá “ag síniú” ar bhonn lánaimseartha, agus - A fhaigheann íocaíocht do lucht cuardaigh fostaíochta ón Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí le 12 mhí anuas ar a laghad, agus - A fhaigheann an Liúntas do Lucht Cuardaigh Fostaíochta faoi láthair. An gciallaíonn sé seo go ndéanfaidh an Roinn teagmháil le daoine? - Ciallaíonn - Déanfaidh oifigí áitiúla na Roinne teagmháil le daoine a chomhlíonann na critéir. - Ní dhéanfar teagmháil, áfach, le gach duine a chomhlíonann na critéir, toisc go mbeidh teorainn leis an líon áiteanna a bheidh ar fáil go háitiúil. Cé mhéid áiteanna a bheidh sa Tionscnamh agus conas a lamhálfar iad? - Tá maoiniú lamháilte ag an Rialtas chun soláthar a dhéanamh do shocrúchán 5,000 duine de réir a chéile san earnáil dheonach agus phobail i dtaca le seirbhísí áitiúla a sheachadadh i gceantair Uirbeacha agus Tuaithe araon. Lamhálfar an 5,000 socrúchán láithreach. - Bunófar na háiteanna lamháilte ar an líon daoine atá taifeadta mar dhaoine a chomhlíonann na critéir i gcomhair Tús laistigh den limistéar oibrithe atá ag gach Cuideachta Forbartha Áitiúil/Údarás na Gaeltachta. Cé chomh sciobtha agus a chuirfear na háiteanna ar fáil? - Cuirfear na chéad socrúcháin in Eagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail ar fáil i rith Ráithe 1/2011 agus ina dhiaidh seo cuirfear i bhfeidhm ar bhonn céimneach é, faoi réir réamhullmhúcháin (is iad sin earcaíocht, grinnfhiosrúchán, próisis ghaolmhara srl.) a thabhairt chun críche. - Ba chóir go mbeadh Tús ag feidhmiú sách sciobtha agus go méadódh sé go dtí 5,000 socrúchán i gcaitheamh na bliana 2011. Cad é an próiseas roghnúcháin i gcomhair an tionscnaimh? - Daoine ar an mBeochlár a chomhlíonann na critéir, roghnóidh an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí iad, déanfaidh sí teagmháil leo agus tabharfaidh sí an deis dóibh ar a bheith faoi bhreithniú i gcomhair socrúcháin áitiúil de réir mar a thiocfaidh deiseanna chun cinn. - Nuair a aontóidh na daoine a roghnófar go nglacfaidh siad páirt, seolfar iad chuig an gCuideachta Forbartha Áitiúil/Údarás na Gaeltachta a oibríonn ina gceantar chun go gcuirfear agallamh orthu agus chun go mbreithneofar iad i gcomhair socrúcháin. - Coinneoidh na Cuideachtaí Forbartha Áitiúla/Údarás na Gaeltachta painéal a n-earcófar daoine uaidh. - De réir mar a eascróidh deiseanna socrúcháin, déanfar na daoine ar an bpainéal a chomhoiriúnú leis an obair agus earcófar iad. - Sula dtairgfear socrúchán, beidh sé riachtanach a chinntiú go bhfaighfear amach faoi oiriúnacht ghinearálta duine don obair a bheidh i gceist agus faoina t(h)aithí ar obair dá leithéid. Déanfaidh an Chuideachta Forbartha Áitiúil/Údarás na Gaeltachta agus an Eagraíocht Dheonach Phobail é seo ar an leibhéal áitiúil. Cén cineál oibre a ghlacfar ar láimh? Is féidir gach cineál oibre a thairiscint agus is i d’agallamh leis an gComhlacht Forfheidhmithe a thabharfar na sonraí de na poist a bheidh ar fáil. Bunófar an obair sa phobal agus tabharfar iarrachtaí ar do scileanna agus do shuíomh a chomhoiriúnú leis na socrúcháin oibre a bheidh ar fáil. Is dealraitheach go mbainfidh na cineálacha tionscadal a dhéanfar leis na hearnálacha seo a leanas: - Seirbhísí Comhshaoil (m.s. caomhnú & cothabháil na Siúlbhealaí Náisiúnta) - Seirbhísí Cúraim (m.s. cúram leanaí, cúram do dhaoine scothaosta) - Seirbhísí Ginearálta Pobail (m.s. nuachtlitir/eolas a chur ar fáil do phobail) - Seirbhísí Cultúir agus Oidhreachta (m.s. oifigeach eolais i dtionscadal áitiúil oidhreachta) - Seirbhísí Para-oideachasúla (m.s. naíonraí pobail) An gclúdóidh an Tionscnamh ceantair uirbeacha agus tuaithe? - Clúdóidh, lamhálfar áiteanna do cheantair uirbeacha agus tuaithe araon ar an mbonn ar a ndéantar cur síos i gCeist 4. An ndéanfar athrú ar Scéim Shóisialta na Tuaithe, ar an gClár Seirbhísí Pobail nó ar an Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail? - Ní rachaidh an tionscnamh seo i bhfeidhm ar Scéim Shóisialta na Tuaithe, ar an Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail ná ar an gClár Seirbhísí Pobail. CUID B – RANNPHÁIRTITHE Cad iad na riachtanais intofachta? - Chun a bheith intofa agus roghnaithe le páirt a ghlacadh, ní mór do dhuine: - A bheith dífhostaithe le 12 mhí ar a laghad agus “ag síniú” ar bhonn lánaimseartha, agus - A bheith ag fáil íocaíochta do lucht cuardaigh fostaíochta ón Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí le 12 mhí ar a laghad, agus - A bheith ag fáil an Liúntais do Lucht Cuardaigh Fostaíochta. An mbeidh sé indéanta iarratas a dhéanamh ar pháirt a ghlacadh i dTús? - Ag féachaint do chineál Tús, déanfaidh an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí teagmháil leo siúd ar an mBeochlár a chomhlíonann na critéir. Cad iad na rátaí pá do rannpháirtithe? - Beidh rátaí íocaíochta Tús coibhéiseach le do Liúntas reatha do Lucht Cuardaigh Fostaíochta móide breisiú €20 agus €208 is ea an íocaíocht íosta. Tá feidhm ag na rátaí seo maidir le gach rannpháirtí nua a thosaíonn ar 17 Meán Fómhair 2012 nó dá éis sin. Conas a dhéanfar an íocaíocht le rannpháirtithe? - Is go díreach isteach ina gcuntais bhainc a dhéanfar an íocaíocht le rannpháirtithe (Ríomhaistriú Airgid). An mbeidh ar rannpháirtithe ÍMAT, Muirear Sóisialta Uilíoch agus ÁSPC a íoc? - Íocfar ranníocaíocht ÁSPC ‘A’ i leith na rannpháirtithe go léir. - Tá na híocaíochtaí pá le rannpháirtithe inmheasúnaithe chun críocha Cánach Ioncaim (ÍMAT). Is ar dhálaí an duine, áfach, a bhraithfidh an dearbhmhéid is iníoctha ag an duine sin. - Beidh na rannpháirtithe i dTús díolmhaithe ón Muirear Sóisialta Uilíoch a íoc. Cá fhad a mhairfidh an socrúchán seo? - Mairfidh an socrúchán tréimhse leanúnach bliana amháin (52 sheachtain). Cad a tharlaíonn tar éis an tsocrúcháin bhliana? - Ar chríochnú an tsocrúcháin bhliana, ba chóir don rannpháirtí teagmháil a dhéanamh lena nOifig Leasa Shóisialaigh áitiúil chun a dteidlíochtaí a shuíomh. Ba chóir a thabhairt faoi deara freisin nach bhféadfadh rannpháirtí páirt a ghlacadh sa Tionscnamh seo arís go ceann 3 bliana ar a laghad. An mbeidh rannpháirtí i dteideal íocaíocht a fháil i gcomhair Laethanta Saoire Bainc? - Beidh, beidh rannpháirtithe a ndlifear orthu a bheith ag obair ar Lá Saoire Bainc i dteideal lá saor le pá a fháil ar an lá sin. - Beidh rannpháirtithe nach ndlifear orthu a bheith ag obair ar Lá Saoire Bainc i dteideal am in ionad a bheith íoctha leo ar ráta an cúigiú cuid dá n-uaireanta seachtainiúla nó ceithre huaire an chloig. An gceadófar Saoire Bhliantúil i dTús? - Ceadófar, is éard a bheidh sa teidlíocht ná 10½ lá a bhunaítear ar an íosmhéid reachtúil 20 lá in aghaidh na bliana a bhaineann le fostaíocht lánaimseartha eile. - Beidh na rannpháirtithe go léir i dteideal saoire bhliantúil a fháil arb éard a bheidh ann go hiomlán ná 8% dá n-uaireanta iomlána a oibreofar thar thréimhse 12 mhí. - Bainfidh teidlíochtaí pro rata saoire bliantiúla le tréimhsí a mhairfidh níos lú ná 12 mhí agus a oibreofar laistigh den bhliain saoire. An leanfar den Liúntas Breosla a íoc le linn do dhuine a bheith i dTús? - Leanfar, íocfar Liúntas Breosla leo siúd a chomhlíonann na coinníollacha cáiliúcháin ó thaobh an bhreosla ar dhul isteach i dTús dóibh agus leanfar den Liúntas Breosla a íoc leo le linn do theidlíocht ar an Liúntas Breosla a bheith ann. Íocfar é seo leat in éineacht le d’íocaíocht sheachtainiúil isteach i do chuntas bainc. An mbeidh na rannpháirtithe i dteideal a gCárta Leighis agus a Sochair Thánaisteacha eile a choinneáil? - Beidh an teidlíocht ar aon cheann de na sochair a luaitear thuas faoi réir na ngnáthphróiseas measúnaithe a bheidh á n-oibriú ag an Limistéar Scéime cuí de chuid na Roinne Coimirce Sóisialaí nó de chuid an Údaráis ábhartha. - Ceanglófar fós ar rannpháirtithe i dTús cloí leis na téarmaí agus coinníollacha a ghabhann leis na sochair thánaisteacha, mar a leagtar amach chun leanúint de cháiliú d’aon íocaíocht dá leithéid. - Tá Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte (FSS) freagrach as na Cártaí Leighis agus braitheann an teidlíocht ar dhálaí pearsanta. Cad a tharlaíonn má thairgtear áit do dhuine agus más amhlaidh nach mbaineann sé/sí leas aisti? - Tá sé éigeantach go bhfreagrófar ar aon tairiscint ón Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí chun páirt a ghlacadh i dTús toisc nach mór do gach duine a fhaigheann tacaíocht do Lucht Cuardaigh Fostaíochta a bheith gafa leis na próisis a leagtar amach sa Phlean Gníomhaíochta Náisiúnta um Fhostaíocht. - Ní mór freisin do dhuine a fhaigheann an Liúntas do Lucht Cuardaigh Fostaíochta a bheith ar lorg fostaíochta go gníomhach fírinneach chun deimhin a dhéanamh dá (h)intofacht leanúnach don íocaíocht seo. - Má dhiúltaíonn duine deis oibre, gan chúis mhaith, cuirfear ainm an duine sin chuig an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí chun go ndéanfar an beart cuí dá thoradh sin. - Mura nglacfaí le deis oibre, b’fhéidir go gcaillfí nó go laghdófaí sochair leasa shóisialaigh, mar a fhoráiltear sna hAchtanna Leasa Shóisialaigh. - Má laghdaítear íocaíocht leasa shóisialaigh nó má chuirtear deireadh léi gan chúis réasúnach, toisc gur dhiúltaigh duine áit i dTús, is ceadmhach dó/di an cinneadh seo a achomharc chuig an Oifig Neamhspleách Achomharc Leasa Shóisialaigh laistigh de 21 lá. - D’fhoráil an tAcht Leasa Shóisialaigh (Forálacha Ilghnéitheacha) 2010 do smachtbhannaí, faoi réir tionscnaimh, i gcás daoine dífhostaithe ar an mBeochlár a dhiúltaíonn gan chúis réasúnach comhoibriú leis an bPlean Gníomhaíochta Náisiúnta um Fhostaíocht agus/nó le hidirghabhálacha cuí oiliúna, oideachais agus fostaíochta. An féidir le céile rannpháirtí páirt a ghlacadh in ionad an duine a roghnaigh an Roinn? - Ní féidir. Ní féidir ach leis an duine a chomhlíonann na coinníollacha intofachta agus a roghnaítear páirt a ghlacadh. An féidir leis an rannpháirtí obair eile a dhéanamh le linn dó/di páirt a ghlacadh i dTús? - Le linn do rannpháirtithe a bheith i dTús, beidh siad in ann breithniú a dhéanamh ar fhostaíocht tráchtála agus tacófar leo chun é sin a dhéanamh. Ní foláir obair dá leithéid, áfach, gan a bheith ag cur isteach ar obair an rannpháirtí i dTús ná ar na tráthanna a mbeifear ag súil leis go mbeidh sé/sí ag obair i dTús mar beidh an obair seo mar phríomhobair nó mar phríomhioncam ag an rannpháirtí agus ní mór don rannpháirtí gealltanas a thabhairt go gcuirfidh sé/sí aon obair eile in iúl do na Coimisinéirí Ioncaim chun deimhin a dheanamh de go mbeidh sé/sí cáin-chomhlíontach agus mar sin de. - Le linn do rannpháirtithe páirt a ghlacadh i dTús, is ceadmhach do rannpháirtithe deireadh a chur lena gconradh má thairgtear a mhalairt de phost tráchtála nó d’oiliúint tráchtála dóibh. Cén obair a ghlacfaidh na rannpháirtithe ar láimh? - Is éard a bheidh san obair a ghlacfaidh na rannpháirtithe i dTús ar láimh ná raon leathan oibre pobail mar a leagtar amach i gCeist 7. - Comhlíonfaidh na Cuideachtaí Forbartha Áitiúla/Údarás na Gaeltachta feidhm lárnach ó thaobh Eagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail agus deiseanna oibre a shainaithint. Ní foláir na deiseanna oibre a roghnófar: - Gan a bheith ag gabháil áit na gníomhaíochta tráchtála reatha ná ag dúbláil na seirbhíse a bheidh á cur ar fáil ag gníomhaireacht eile - A bheith de chaighdeán leordhóthanach - A bheith ag déanamh cion suntasach oibre laistigh de na pobail, agus - A bheith ag tacú leis an obair dheonach. CUID C - Eagraíochtaí DEONACHA & POBAIL Cén cion feidhme a bheidh ag na hEagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail? - Is é a bpríomhchion feidhme ná socrúcháin oibre a thabharfaidh deiseanna luachmhara oibre do rannpháirtithe i suíomhanna ardchaighdeáin oibre a mholadh agus a chur ar fáil. Conas a shannfar na rannpháirtithe do na hEagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail? - Ba chóir d’Eagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail a mbeadh deis socrúcháin oibre acu an deis seo a chlárú leis an gCuideachta Forbartha Áitiúil/Údarás na Gaeltachta a oibríonn ina gceantar féin. - Ansin beidh orthu togra mionsonraithe oibre ina ndéanfar cur síos ar an obair a ghlacfar ar láimh, ar líon na rannpháirtithe a bheidh á lorg srl. a chur faoi bhráid na Cuideachta Forbartha Áitiúla/Údarás na Gaeltachta. - Tar éis an mheasúnaithe, cuirfidh an Chuideachta Forbartha Áitiúil/Údarás na Gaeltachta a gcinneadh in iúl do na hEagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail. An mbeidh costais ar na hEagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail? - Braithfidh sé seo ar chineál na hoibre agus ar líon na rannpháirtithe a shannfar. - Beidh ar na hEagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail go léir ranníocaíocht a dhéanamh, ranníocaíocht a mheasúnófar ar an mbonn go mbeidh gach cás á mheas ar a fhiúntas féin. An gcuirfear maoiniú ar fáil chun costais a ghlanadh? - De ghnáth, beidh Eagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail freagrach as na costais nach mbeidh sé d’acmhainn ag Tús iad a íoc. - Cuirfear maoiniú ar fáil i ndálaí ar leith as buiséad ábhar a bheidh faoi chothabháil ag an gCuideachta Forbartha Áitiúil/Údarás na Gaeltachta i ngach ceantar. Cé mhéid uaireanta a bheidh ar rannpháirtithe a dhéanamh? - Ní mór do na rannpháirtithe 19½ uaire an chloig a dhéanamh in aghaidh na seachtaine agus beidh na huaireanta oibre faoi réir an tsocrúcháin oibre. Is féidir obair a chur ar fáil i gcaitheamh na seachtaine iomláine agus i gcaitheamh an lae iomláin oibre, agus uaireanta sínte san áireamh. - Cé nach mbeidh sé seo indéanta i gcónaí, is féidir go mbeidh na rannpháirtithe in ann a n-uaireanta a dhéanamh ar bhonn solúbtha, faoi réir chomhaontú na mbainisteoirí áitiúla. An mbeidh teorainn le líon na socruchán a bheidh ar fáil do na hEagraíochtaí Deonacha & Pobail? - Beidh líon na rannpháirtithe i gcoibhneas leis an obair a bheidh le glacadh ar láimh agus leis an timpeallacht oibre i ngach Eagraíocht. - Mar a shonraítear i gCeist 26, measúnóidh an Chuideachta Forbartha Áitiúil/Údarás na Gaeltachta gach socrúchán oibre ar an mbonn go mbeidh gach cás á mheas ar a fhiúntas féin agus déanfar athbhreithniú bliantúil air.