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Organisation: Social Protection Committee

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John McGuinness nominated as chairman of Finance Committee

John McGuinness nominated as chairman of Finance Committee

John McGuinness has been nominated as chairman of the Finance Committee after being passed over for a position on Fianna Fáil’s front bench. The Kilkenny TD who was not selected as a party spokesman by leader Micheál Martin is now set to chair one of the most high-profile Oireachtas Committees.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Committee to question officials about alleged abuse of JobBridge Scheme

Committee to question officials about alleged abuse of JobBridge Scheme

Officials from the Department of Social Protection will be asked to explain concerns in relation to the JobBridge Scheme today.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2014

€87m to extend job seekers’ benefit to self-employed

The cost of extending jobseekers’ benefit to the self -employed next year would be in the region of €87m.

Thu, 04 Oct, 2012

Self-employed lobby for welfare access

Self-employed lobby for welfare access

Self employed people will today lobby for greater access to social welfare when they appear before the Oireachtas Social Protection Committee.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2012