Community Employment Schemes Cessation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2015

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Ceisteanna (190)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

190. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason the local community employment scheme, which deals with roads, has been discontinued; and if she will consider making provisions for the scheme to commence again as it is of considerable benefit to communities and local authorities. [26171/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

My understanding is that the scheme referred to by the Deputy is the community involvement scheme which is funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The community employment programme plays no role in the upkeep of local or other roads.