Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 February 2012
125 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will identify possible sources of additional funding for a community group (details supplied ) available from her Department and-or any of the agencies funded by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11770/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Community Initiatives area of responsibility in the Department of Social Protection (ie Rural Social Scheme, Tús, Community Employment Schemes and Community Services Programme), there is no provision to provide direct funding by way of grants to organisations. In the case of the RSS and Tús, organisations may submit a work plan requesting participants to undertake certain works of benefit to the local community. Pending approval of the work plan, participants are assigned to undertake the work. Under the Community Services Programme, funding is offered as a contribution towards the costs of employing a number of workers. Companies are given flexibility in how and who they employ, in determining job descriptions, salary levels and progression. I understand that Goleen Community Playgroup Limited is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs under the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme.
