Changes were announced in the Employment Subsidy Scheme which is now open to all companies with more than 10 full-time employees.
A second call has been announced in the Employment Subsidy Scheme, designed to support the maintenance of vulnerable jobs and prevent people from being made redundant. Following the first call which is now supporting 470 employers to retain over 7,700 jobs the government have now announced a second call for applications to the scheme. The Second call is open to all exporting and non-exporting companies from all sectors of the economy that employ more than ten full-time employees. There will be now two bands within the Second Call. Under the first band employees must work an average of 35 hours or more per week and enterprises will receive a subisdy of €9,100 paid over a twelve month period for each subsidised job. Under the second band employees must work an average of 21 or more hours per week, but less than 35 hours a week and enterprises will receive a subsidy of €6,370 (70% of the full subsidy) over a twleve month period for each subsidised job.
Enteprises can make applications to the Second Call from Tuesday 8th December up until the closing date on 23rd December 2009. Further details can be obtained by calling 1850 211 535 or by emailing the dedicated email address ess@enterprise-ireland.com