Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

Work is well advanced on the scheme. An announcement will be made on the detail of the scheme in due course.

The Deputy asked a parallel question about schemes being voluntary and so on. I remind her that it is my intention to commence sections 18 to 20, inclusive, of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2010 on 1 January 2011. The national employment action plan must have sanctions for people who say they are available for and are actively seeking work but who do not avail of appropriate courses or training and refuse to participate in programmes.

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