The Irish Congress of Trade Union is calling on the government to implement a new welfare strategy that will support full-time workers when they have gaps in employment.
ICTU President, Kevin Callinan, slammed the Irish system and described it as ‘exceptionally weak’ when compared to other EU member states.
The Department of Social Protection has published a draft Pay-Related Jobseeker’s Benefit Scheme for public feedback, so changes may be on the way.
