Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
295. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection if an additional community employment scheme placement will be allocated to a community centre (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21912/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe activation supports and services available to those who are long term unemployed include work experience and training schemes such as Community Employment (CE), TÚS, Gateway and Rural Social Scheme (RSS).
In this case, the primary sponsor, Udaras na Gaeltachta, Gaoth Barra has 25 CE participant places and one supervisor position. The Halla Naomh Bride project, which is attached to this project, currently has one CE placement assigned to a caretaker position.
A second CE position as an office worker was previously allocated to Halla Naomh Bride, however, as this position could not be filled at that time Udaras na Gaeltachta reallocated this additional position within their overall project allocation. This position was not revoked by the Department.
If the sponsor now wishes to allocate this position to Halla Naomh Bride they should contact their local Development Officer to make the necessary arrangements.
