Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
611. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person signing for credits who applied for a commmunity employment scheme was told that they were not eligible for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37577/13]
View answerThe aim of Community Employment (CE) remains as an active labour market programme with the emphasis on progression into employment and/or further education and training. The core eligibility criterion for CE is that the person is in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for a year or more.
At present, persons signing for credits or who are otherwise ineligible for a social welfare payment, do not meet the current eligibility requirements for participation on the CE Scheme. They may, however, be eligible for participation on other Departmental programmes or FÁS programmes.
Such persons are advised to contact their local DSP Employment Services Office or Intreo Office where an Employment Services Officer will discuss the employment and training options that are open to them.
