I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 and 155 together.
On 10 November 2004, following a review of FÁS employment schemes — community employment, job initiative and social economy programmes — I announced in 2005 there will be 25,000 places on CE, JI and SEP and the three- year cap will be removed for CE participants aged over 55. This category of participants will be eligible to participate on CE for a maximum of six years. In the case of people advancing beyond 55 years during their normal period of service on CE, participation can be extended for up to a maximum of six years. The current ringfencing of essential services, particularly health-related services, will be maintained. These arrangements will be of benefit to the Irish Wheelchair Association in the provision of carers.