James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is in the programme for Government, page 52, section P. In response to me at the time and to colleagues who have raised the issue since then, the Minister referred to a report that was pending on how CE schemes are and would be implemented.

I am concerned that there is an ideological issue at play here. Some, including the Minister, see the CE schemes as a means to an end with job activation as the ultimate goal. Others see them as an end in themselves where individuals can contribute constructively within a structured format in their communities which is mutually beneficial to the individual and the host organisation.

When will the report the Minister mentioned issue? Is it imminent? What side does the Taoiseach see it coming down on?

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