Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2016
306. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Social Protection if a use or lose by year end rule is or has been in operation within his Department when devolving funding to labour activation programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30205/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department’s schemes are mainly demand led. The demand for individual schemes is driven by demographic trends and economic factors. In the case of most labour activation programmes, like Community Employment for example, scheme funds are drawn down as required on a regular basis over the course of the year based on projected expenditure which is closely monitored by the Department. If the full allocation is not required in any given year, funds will not be drawn down. If the Deputy wishes to provide specific details of the scheme referred to in the question I will have the matter examined further. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
