Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The people who claim and commit to working with the arms of the State are looking for work and want help.

To answer Deputy Willie O'Dea, the programme is entirely flexible. It is not something that is to be newly introduced because it is already in place. To satisfy the Deputy's curiosity and my own, I will ensure both providers will continue to be flexible with people who take up community employment scheme and Tús places. Of course, anyone who takes up such a placement will receive the top-up payment. They are the rules.

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