Community Employment Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2011

Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Questions (288)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

306 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection the date on which a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be eligible for participation in a community employment, CE, scheme; if participation in any future CE schemes will be dependent on the person continuing to qualify for illness benefit or if their circumstances will allow CE scheme participation without qualifying for continued illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31490/11]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

The person concerned has been in receipt of illness benefit from this Department since 18th May, 2011. Under current eligibility criteria, he will be eligible to apply for a community employment position after six months on illness benefit — i.e. 18th November, 2011, subject to receiving a letter of exemption from this Department.