Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

There is a number of complaints in regard to the differing benefits available under rural community schemes and community employment schemes when the three years have elapsed. There is some disquiet among those seeking to claim welfare benefits or secondary benefits after completing community employment schemes vis-À-vis their counterparts taking part in the schemes devised by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív. Will the Minister comment on this?

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