Over 3,000 have had social welfare payments reduced this year, cabinet to hear 

Those who do not engage or who are not making a 'genuine attempt' to find a job will see their payments reduced

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys will bring to cabinet a memo to Government on the Pathways to Work Strategy which is focused on supporting those who are long-term unemployed into the workforce. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

More than 3,000 people have had their social welfare payments cut for failure to engage with the public employment service Intreo, the Social Protection Minister will tell ministers on Tuesday.

Heather Humphreys will bring to cabinet a memo to Government on the Pathways to Work Strategy which is focused on supporting those who are long-term unemployed into the workforce. Long-term unemployment is at a record low of 1.1% and the focus of the strategy will be through further education, training, and work placement schemes.