Vol. 417 No. 1
80 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Labour if he intends to provide any additional incentives for the long term unemployed to participate in FÁS training or employment schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The level of allowances paid to participants on all FÁS training and employment programmes is kept under review in the light of available resources.
The Area Based Responses to Long Term Unemployment contained in the Programme for Economic and Social Progress, represents a major new departure to assist the long term unemployed. Twelve area based companies are now in existence and further proposals to help the long term unemployed will be considered by Government in the near future.
