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JobsPlus is a government backed scheme that pays employers to hire people who have been unemployed for a long time. The goal is to help businesses grow while also getting people back to work.
 
 

How Much Can Employers Get?

 
Employers can receive €7,500 or €10,000 over 18 months when they hire someone who has been on Jobseeker's Allowance or similar payments.
 
  • €7,500 for hiring someone unemployed for 1 year or more.
  • €10,000 for hiring someone unemployed for 2 years or more.
Payments are made monthly by the government to support the business.
 
 

Who Can Apply?

 
Employers must be:
 
  • Registered with Revenue as an employer.
  • Fully tax-compliant.
  • Offering a full-time job (at least 30 hours a week over 4 days).
 
Employees must:
 
  • Have been on Jobseeker’s payments for at least 1 year.
  • Not be replacing an existing employee.
 
Unlike some older schemes, there is no limit on how many employees a business can hire under JobsPlus.
 
 

How to Apply

 
Employers visit the JobsPlus website
 
  1. Fill in an online application form.
  2. The Department of Social Protection will review the application and check tax clearance.
  3. 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.
 
If you're a business owner looking to expand your team, this scheme could be worth checking out.
 
 

Updated 10 Jul 2025 | Published 18 Jul 2013

This article is intended to inform rather than advise and is based on legislation and practice at the time. Taxpayer’s circumstances do vary and if you feel that the information provided is beneficial it is important that you contact us before implementation. If you take, or do not take action as a result of reading this article, before receiving our written endorsement, we will accept no responsibility for any financial loss incurred.

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