Community Employment Schemes Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Questions (141)

Dara Calleary

Question:

141. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if any community employment schemes exist for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30437/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

Eligibility for the Community Employment (CE) scheme can be ascertained by the individual contacting their local Intreo Office or Employment Services Office (contact details on the www.welfare.ie website). The Department’s public website also lists all the eligibility criteria for the Community Employment scheme.

A person of 18 years of age or over, who is currently in receipt of illness benefit for 6 continuous months or more, is eligible for Community Employment. The person in question will still need to contact their local Intreo Office to have their eligibility confirmed and to register their interest in the scheme. This will allow their name to be submitted to CE employers for interview. CE vacancies are advertised on the www.jobsireland.ie website.