Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2022
458. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated number of persons currently on a community employment scheme or training allowance having previously been in receipt of a disability allowance. [57804/22]
View answerOn clarification with the Deputy, the question relates to Community Employment only.
The aim of the Community Employment (CE) programme is to enhance the employability of disadvantaged and long-term unemployed people by providing work experience and training opportunities for them within their local communities. The programme aims to improve a person’s opportunities to return to the labour market.
From the department’s records, some 359 participants commenced on CE from a Disability Allowance in 2022.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
