John Brady
Ceist:595. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to increase the payments made to participants on community employment schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20378/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 2 May 2017
Ceisteanna (595)
Freagraí scríofa
Under Budget 2017, every Community Employment participant received an extra €5 per week with effect from 13th March 2017 and those in receipt of an increase for a qualified adult also received an additional €3.30 or €2.10 depending on their individual circumstances.
As the Deputy is aware, increases to payment rates are a budgetary matter and would have to considered under that context.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.