Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 Jan 1994

Vol. 437 No. 6

Written Answers. - Eligibility for Social Employment Schemes.

Richard Bruton

Question:

288 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment if he will have arrangements made whereby lone parents allowance and persons on deserted wives benefit can qualify automatically for social employment schemes and other schemes that require a period on the live register in the same way as occurs in partnership areas.

Minister for Enterprise and Employment (Mr. Quinn)

The operation of the social employment scheme and the community employment development programme is under review at present. I will advise the Deputy of the outcome of this review when it is completed.