Nora Owen
Ceist:100 Mrs. Owen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the social economy programme; the number of jobs which will be provided in this programme; if those on existing community employment schemes will be allowed to transfer into the social economy programme; the way in which she will ensure that services currently provided through the community employment scheme will be maintained through either the social economy programme or through other FÁS or non-FÁS funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12835/01]