Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
352. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider increasing the additional supplement provided to community employment participants in view of increased transport costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17624/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy may be aware that under Budget 2017 every Community Employment (CE) participant received an extra €5 per week with effect from 13 March 2017 and those in receipt of an increase for a qualified adult also received an additional €3.30 or €2.10 depending on the individual circumstances.
There are no plans to provide further increases to CE participants at this time.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
