Four new incentive schemes, totalling €18 million, have been approved to support the employment of groups facing labour market barriers, including women, young people, and those over 50.
Announced by the finance ministry’s general directorate for development and overseen by the labour department, the schemes recently received Cabinet approval and are funded under the EU-backed programme Thalia 2021-2027.
The aim is to create 2,110 new jobs, promoting social integration and
