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What is JobsPlus?
I run a small business and looking to hire a new employee. Can I apply for the JobsPlus Scheme?
Updated 10 Jul 2025 | Published 18 Jul 2013
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How Much Can Employers Get?
- €7,500 for hiring someone unemployed for 1 year or more.
- €10,000 for hiring someone unemployed for 2 years or more.
Who Can Apply?
- Registered with Revenue as an employer.
- Fully tax-compliant.
- Offering a full-time job (at least 30 hours a week over 4 days).
- Have been on Jobseeker’s payments for at least 1 year.
- Not be replacing an existing employee.
How to Apply
- Fill in an online application form.
- The Department of Social Protection will review the application and check tax clearance.
- Once approved, employers can start hiring and receiving payments.
Why Should Employers Use JobsPlus?
- Financial support for hiring new staff.
- Encourages business growth while helping people return to work.
- Simple application process, with payments made automatically.
Updated 10 Jul 2025 | Published 18 Jul 2013
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