Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2012
362. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of community employment schemes currently in place throughout the country; the extent to which she expects to be in a position to retain or replace with alternatives in equal number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44870/12]
View answer366. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she expects to continue to be in a position to provide the necessary resources to retain the maximum number of places on community employment or related schemes throughout County Kildare having particular regard to the on-going success of the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44874/12]
View answer369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of community employment schemes currently in place throughout the country; the extent to which she expects to be in a position to retain or replace with alternatives in equal number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44877/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 362, 366 and 369 together.
The current number of Community Employment (CE) projects nationally is 1,110 as at 12th October 2012. There has been no change to the number of approved places in 2012 compared to 2011. As a result of the continuous recruitment onto CE schemes, the numbers on the CE programme will fluctuate over and under the approved 23,300 full time equivalent numbers for 2012.
The Department is committed to enhancing the effectiveness of the Community Employment Programme whilst being conscious of the valuable contribution it is making in the provision of services to individuals and communities across Ireland.
With regards to County Kildare CE schemes, there are currently 32 projects operational as at 12th October. Again, there has been no change to the number of approved places in 2012 compared to 2011.
