Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

Some weeks ago the Minister for Social Protection indicated to the House that she had received the report she commissioned on the operation and financing of community employment schemes. Is it proposed to lay that report, which has huge implications for the 23,000 people employed in the 1,400 or so community employment schemes operating throughout the State, before the House? If it is not to be discussed in this Chamber, will it at least be discussed in the relevant committee so that the implications for these employees, many of whom are in fear of their schemes closing down, are examined?

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