asked the Minister for Labour the reason the five community based groups, members of the umbrella group network for jobs, have been refused grants under the Teamwork scheme; and if their applications will be reviewed.
Written Answers. - Teamwork Scheme.
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Four of the applications referred to were not considered as they had already been approved for a planning grant from the Youth Employment Agency under which a feasibility study is being carried out at present regarding the commencial potential of the proposals contained in the applications.
The fifth proposal, involving the publication of a magazine for the over 55's was rejected for a number of reasons. The application failed to meet the criteria for grant aid under the Teamwork scheme including those relating to the non-commercial nature of projects. There are no plans for any of the applications to be reviewed under Teamwork.