Community Employment Schemes Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 June 2016

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Ceisteanna (136)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

136. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection the minimum amount of public liability insurance cover that community employment schemes are required to have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18924/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The minimum limit of indemnity for public liability insurance for a community employment scheme is currently set at €6.5 million. This amount of cover is industry-standard for the community and voluntary sector in Ireland.