Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 January 2016
47. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be reinstated to a position at a facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1641/16]
View answerThe 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.
Additional resources were provided to the organisation in question to develop its services and operations. However, following a review of the service provided, it was found that little impact was realised from the provision of the additional financial supports. A continuing rationale for granting that level of resources could not, therefore, be maintained.
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.
