Community Employment Schemes Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2014

Thursday, 13 November 2014

Ceisteanna (48)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

48. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if there has been a massive change in criteria in eligibility for community employment applicants to allow long-term unemployed back into the workforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43586/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

There have been no recent changes to the eligibility criteria for entry to Community Employment programmes.

Should the Deputy wish to supply further information regarding his jobseekers benefit query, this will be addressed immediately.