Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

Perhaps the Tánaiste will let us know when that will happen. Is she ruling out getting involved in providing work through these schemes? Is that out of the question? I just want to know so that I will stop asking. Is it "yes" or "no"? If the Tánaiste decides at the Ard-Fheis to allow people to go back to work while keeping their dole payment, will any such scheme also be open to local authorities that are currently letting staff go? Will they be able to re-employ staff topping up their dole payment?

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