Community Employment Schemes Review

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Questions (309)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

309. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the chairperson of the community high-level forum, which was set up in November 2015, has had only one meeting since and that the chairperson has since stepped down to take up a new position with the Workplace Relations Commission; when it will reconvene; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29613/16]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I am aware of the activities of the Community Sector High Level Forum (or Working Group) (previously the Informal Forum) which was convened to examine certain issues pertaining to the Community Employment sector.  The forum met on 27 November 2015 and on 11 April 2016.  Future meetings will be planned once a new Chair has been appointed.