Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

FÁS makes every effort to ensure that differing levels of demand between neighbouring schemes are equalised. FÁS also operates the programme flexibly as far as possible to ensure the continuation of community projects.

This Government will continue to support the positive role of community employment schemes in meeting the needs of long-term unemployed persons, while at the same time providing essential services to communities. In this regard, we are keeping the operation of the scheme under constant review.

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