Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2014
373. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of participants aged 18-25 who have commenced a community employment scheme in each of the following years, 2011 to 2013, inclusive, and to date in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26036/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe general entry age for Community Employment (CE) is 25 years of age or older. However, certain categories of client can participate on the programme at 18 years of age or over, including persons with a disability, Travellers, drug rehabilitation clients, refugees, ex-offenders and offshore islanders.
The following table sets out the number of participants aged 18-25 years of age who commenced CE in the specified years (2014 figures are year-to-date).
|
Year |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 (YTD) |
|
Age 18-25 |
379 |
325 |
479 |
293 |
