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Wage Subsidy Scheme

Financial support for businesses that employ people with a disability

The Wage Subsidy Scheme gives financial incentives to private sector employers to employ people with a disability. The work offered must be for a minimum of 15 hours per week and the subsidy is available up to 39 hours per week

Who is it for?

Businesses with recruitment needs. 

You may be eligible if:

  • You are registered as a business with the Revenue Commissioners and are tax compliant 
  • You can offer a minimum 6-month contract to the employee.

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.


What do you get?

The base wage subsidy paid to businesses that employ people with a disability is €6.30 per hour. 


What can it be used for?

  • To ensure employees with disabilities receive the standard wage for their position, which is the statutory minimum wage.
  • To provide employees participating in this scheme the same employment conditions as all other employees. 

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