Michael Ring
Question:599 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the guidelines for the rural social scheme for farmers have been drawn up and released; and the position regarding the scheme. [9006/04]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
599 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the guidelines for the rural social scheme for farmers have been drawn up and released; and the position regarding the scheme. [9006/04]
View answer600 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if persons currently participating in a community employment scheme who qualify for the rural social scheme will be automatically remain on the CE scheme. [9007/04]
View answerI propose to take Question Nos. 599 and 600 together.
At present I am preparing detailed proposals for the Government's consideration on the rural social scheme in consultation with other public bodies. My proposals will include draft guidelines on how it will operate and eligible measures.
I envisage that persons who are currently on a CE scheme and who meet the criteria for the RSS may, if they so wish, transfer to the latter scheme. This may be done if there is a suitable RSS place available in their area.