Jobs club services in Leitirm and Roscommon may be impacted by new tenders

There is a concern that Jobs Clubs in the Shannonside region could be badly affected by a new tender as part of the proposed changes to Employment Services.

The Regional Employment Service (RES) model has been introduced as part of a Request for Tender launched by the government and initially four services will be affected

However, the model is likely to be rolled out to all areas later this year with services in Leitrim and Roscommon set to be impacted.

Sonya Walsh is the co-ordinator of the Roscommon Jobs club which is based in Ballaghaderreen.

She believes that the personal service and advice which is on offer at local Jobs clubs will be lost under the new proposals.

Listen to the full interview with Sonya here;