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Community Employment Schemes Cessation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 November 2014

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Questions (44)

Finian McGrath

Question:

44. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45559/14]

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Written answers

Provision has already been made with regard to duration for vulnerable groups and older people on CE. With effect from 3rd April 2000, lifetime cumulative participation on CE by an individual is as follows:

- 3 years (156 weeks) maximum for persons under 55 years of age.

- 6 years (312 weeks) for persons of 55 years of age up to State Pension age.

- For people in receipt of a qualifying disability-linked social welfare payment, for those under 55 years of age (Part-Time Job Option only), 4 years cumulative time on CE applies and 7 years cumulative time for those between 55 and State Pension age (Part-Time Job Option only).

- For referred clients to drug rehabilitation schemes, the standard eligibility requirements are waived and the maximum participation can be up to 4 years.

Participation on CE prior to 3rd April 2000 is not counted.

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