Minister Humphreys announces â¬2.3 million in Dormant Accounts Funding for Carers and People with Disabilities
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys TD has announced the provision of funding for 17 projects to support and improve employment (including self-employment) opportunities for carers and people with disabilities.
The 17 projects will receive funding in excess of â¬2.3 million.
The funding is part of the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2021 and is administered by the Department of Social Protection in conjunction with Pobal.
Among the projects approved include:
ChildVision - â¬196,955: To fund a Pathways to Employment project which will provide a package of specialist supports for young adults aged 18-25 with Multiple Disability and Vision Impairment.
Consultation begins on the right to disconnect from work out of hours
Allowing workers to switch off is particularly important in remote working scenario, said the Tanaiste. By Christina Finn Friday 18 Dec 2020, 8:58 AM Dec 18th 2020, 8:58 AM 21,660 Views 23 Comments
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A PUBLIC CONSULTATION on giving employees the right to disconnect from work is to be carried out by the Work Relations Commission (WRC).
Earlier this year, the Tánaiste asked the commission to design the new code of practice, that would once be approved by the minister, be admissible in evidence in proceedings before a court.