Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 March 2014
84. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection when additional placements for community employment schemes in County Mayo will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12230/14]
View answerAs announced in Budget 2013, an additional 2,000 places were made available on Community Employment (CE) nationally. Of these places an additional 52 places were awarded to CE schemes based in County Mayo. These additional places were allocated in July 2013, following an invitation for CE schemes to submit an application for increased numbers. The Department continuously monitors the operation and progress of CE schemes and should the need arise may consider the reallocation of places, as appropriate. At present, all CE places have been allocated in County Mayo.
