Pathways to Work 2015 commits to a rolling programme of process and programme evaluations of PtW reforms. The 2016-2020 strategy further commits to building the evidence base through research and evaluation to inform the design and delivery of enhanced services to people who are unemployed. The evaluation sub-group of the Labour Market Council monitors progress on the programme, providing technical inputs and peer-reviewing outputs.
Three evaluations are currently underway:
1. Qualitative evaluation of the BTEA Scheme
2. Back to Work Enterprise Allowance
3. Evaluation of Intreo Reforms
Two evaluations have been completed:
1. (2015) Evaluation of the Back to Education Allowance. ESRI: Dublin.
2. (2016) JobBridge Evaluation Report. Indecon: Dublin.