Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)

On community employment schemes, we all know the great work done by community employment schemes the length and breadth of this country. The proposed cuts to those schemes will result in the closure of schemes throughout the country and will put others in danger. Local resource centres, which assist thousands of people, will be forced to close their doors. These schemes play a vital role in the provision of services to those who are less well off, including the elderly, people with disabilities-----

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