asked the Minister for Labour the present position regarding the operation of the Social Employment Scheme within the Dublin Corporation area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Social Employment Scheme.
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Agreement of the relevant local trade unions is required before an application can be considered under the social employment scheme. Since the introduction of the scheme, Dublin Corporation have made a number of attempts to initiate projects in their area. However, there is considerable objection to the scheme among the trade unions representing the corporation workforce. A series of attempts have been made to overcome these problems but the objections have remained. I should, however, express my concern at the position in Dublin and my Department are again actively pressing for progress with the unsatisfactory situation.