Tony Killeen
Ceist:171 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if the maximum level of income for children of unemployed parents under the student summer jobs scheme has been reduced. [8842/96]
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171 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Social Welfare if the maximum level of income for children of unemployed parents under the student summer jobs scheme has been reduced. [8842/96]
183 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether a decision has been made to withdraw an extra allowance of £200 which was made payable to students under the student summer job scheme whose parents were solely reliant on State benefit as a source of income; and, if so, the reason therefor. [8652/96]
185 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Social Welfare the plans, if any, he has to restore the extra allowance of £200 made payable in 1985 to students whose parents were solely reliant on State benefit as a source of income under the 1996 student summer jobs scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8747/96]
186 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason there is no increase in the allowance under the student summer job scheme announced by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8748/96]
187 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Social Welfare the plans, if any, he has to reintroduce the additional allowance payable to students participating in the student summer jobs scheme whose parents are totally reliant on payments from his Department as their sole income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8755/96]
It is proposed to take Questions Nos. 171, 183, 185, 186 and 187 together.
The students summer jobs scheme was a major success last year and proved to be of significant benefit to local communities and voluntary groups.