Pat Rabbitte
Question:156 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the anomaly in eligibility for community employment participation which vetoes participation by a deserted wife on lone parent allowance with no dependent children, whereas a widow with no dependent children is eligible; the plans she has to address this anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26292/00]