David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This scheme is good for the community and for the participants. I agree with the Minister of State that we would all like to see more money being made available for the participants. I have two questions for him. Has any consideration been given to facilitating those who are at pension age also carrying on with the scheme? Many people over 66 years would like to and are able to but cannot. Is extra emphasis being put on encouraging people with refugee status to get on the courses? Due to the great work the Government has done we are approaching full employment and that is why it is difficult to get participants for these schemes in many areas.

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