Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
451. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider extending the period of participation in a community employment scheme for a person (details supplied) beyond the standard participation limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22576/16]
View answerIn general, the cumulative maximum participation on community employment by an individual is 3 years for persons under 55 years of age and 6 years for persons of 55 years of age up to State Pension age.
As the person in question will have accumulated 6 years on the 20 July 2016 his participation cannot be extended further.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
