John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)

The schemes are reviewed every six months. There is a constant change in the context of the labour market and that change is reflected in the review.

The statistics, both here and across Europe, indicate that the numbers coming in to seek employment are reducing quite rapidly. There is a need for us to adjust accordingly and as that change takes place, depending on the area about which we speak, the adjustment is made in terms of policy and what we are doing. Currently, a review is being undertaken.

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