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Community Employment Schemes Review

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 January 2016

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Questions (37)

Michael McCarthy

Question:

37. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of a community employment scheme (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will review the status, given the invaluable contribution this scheme makes to the community, particularly with regard to the role of the out-going supervisor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1584/16]

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The organisation referred to by the Deputy is provided with financial support under the community services programme (CSP). The CSP provides a contribution to the wage costs of employing staff to develop and deliver services not otherwise provided or where insufficient demand exists or there are gaps in services.

Following a review of the service in 2015, it was found that the level of supports could not be justified, based on the services provided. The level of grant support available for the operation of community facilities of this type has been determined to be €38,066 per annum, in line with similar operations nationally.

The organisation may seek to have additional resources considered once they address the issues identified in the review conducted by Pobal on behalf of the Department.

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