Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2019
278. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an organisation (details supplied) in County Kerry will receive assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14421/19]
View answerWork Schemes such as Community Employment (CE) are labour market programmes that enable long-term unemployed to progress into employment and/or further education and training. Participation limits on these schemes are necessary to allow for the maximum utilisation of places amongst qualifying persons. It is important to note that participation is intended to be for a temporary fixed term and the positions offered are not full-time sustainable jobs. Instead, the placements are designed to break the cycle of unemployment and maintain work readiness, thereby improving a person’s opportunities of returning to the open labour market.
The Department strongly supports the work being done through these schemes and the vital roles they are playing in local communities. In this regard if any scheme is experiencing particular recruitment difficulties, they should contact their local Department Intreo Centre for assistance.
