Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012
278 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will quantify the negative impact of the material support cut for the community employment schemes announced in budget 2012; if she will consider reviewing this cut in view of the detrimental effect on community projects across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14005/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs indicated, my Department will continue to provide funding for all Community Employment schemes while the financial review is underway. This review will be completed at the end of March 2012.
Department officials are meeting with projects on an individual basis and making the necessary arrangements in relation to short term funding issues. This funding is being met from within the Department's allocation.
As this process is ongoing and the funding requirement varies from project to project, the full details of the funding arrangements for each project will not be available until the review process is completed.
