The reward of employing an individual of all abilities comes not only in the benefits of having a diverse workplace but also as a financial incentive.
An employee must work a minimum of 21 hours per week up to a maximum of 39 hours per week. The rate of subsidy is €5.30 per hour and is based on the number of hours worked, giving a total annual subsidy available of €10,748 per annum based on 39 hour week.
Check out more about the Wage Subsidy Scheme –
http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Wage-Subsidy-Scheme_holder_3176.aspx