Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 June 2015
51. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently on community employment schemes; the comparable figures for June 2012, 2013 and 2014; the associated costs to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25199/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of persons employed on a Community Employment (CE) Scheme as of end June in 2012, 2013, 2014 and at 22 June 2015 and the annual budget for each of those years are as follows:
|
Period |
Employees |
Annual CE Budget |
|
22 June 2015 |
24,330 |
2015: €373.3m |
|
End June 2014 |
24,553 |
2014: €357.5m |
|
End June 2013 |
22,515 |
2013: €351.5m |
|
End June 2012 |
22,948 |
2012: €335.2m |
These figures are inclusive of CE participants and supervisors.
