Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010
129 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage reduction in payment for community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12382/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe basic allowance payable to Community Employment (CE) participants in 2009 was €228.70. In 2010 the allowance paid is €216.00. This represents a reduction of 5.6%. The adjustment was necessary in order to fund increased activation measures in 2010 including an additional 500 CE places to bring the total number of places to 23,300.
