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Community Employment Schemes Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

Questions (370)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

370. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position in regard to the equipment grant for community employment schemes; his plans to increase the rate payable under the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17999/17]

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Each Community Employment (CE) scheme has an individually-set weekly materials rate per participant based on a detailed appraisal of their actual annual expenditure levels in previous years. All consumable services and materials necessary for the effective operation of the project will normally be considered. For materials to be allowable, they must be for the use of the participants and specifically relate to the tasks approved for the project.

All expenditure must be accounted and vouched for by way of receipts. It is the responsibility of the scheme to ensure that they have obtained the best price and that they have achieved value for money. While the Department is not in a position to allocate additional monies to the 2017 budget, if there is a CE scheme experiencing particular difficulties, the sponsor should contact their local DSP office and the matter will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy. If you require any further assistance with this query please do not hesitate to contact my office.

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