Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007
540 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department will provide funding to a group (details supplied) in County Meath to employ a dedicated driver and an assistant or helper for their community bus that was part funded by a National Lottery grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20502/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe FÁS North East Region receives a substantial number of requests from Community Employment Groups for additional staffing and while there may be a genuine need, along with supporting justification for each request, FÁS is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that these requests are considered fairly and that any approval for additional staffing is strictly within the annual budget allocation. The Summerhill Meals on Wheels Social Outreach project application is being considered in this context.
