Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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As I stated, the increased demand is coming from the community employment side, which is where our primary response to need will be. Some 950 community groups participate in the community employment scheme and 2,500 full-time equivalent child care places are provided under the CETS. Trainees contribute €25 per week and there is a capitation fee of €145 for each full-time child care place. If resources permitted, even more places would be provided but I am pleased we are providing additional places for community employment participants.