Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the loss of jobs, livelihood and self-esteem for those no longer eligible to participate in community employment schemes due to a Government cap. Of particular importance is the effect of such a cap on areas of high unemployment. It is important that the House has the opportunity to debate the wisdom of taking people out of community employment schemes and putting them on the live register.

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