Seanad debates
Wednesday, 13 November 2002
Community Employment Schemes: Motion.
Members, even new ones, will realise that I am a person of extremely narrow horizons and very parochially minded. I mentioned being involved with a project in Temple Bar, but I have also been involved with the James Joyce Centre on the north side of the city. It is known to a number of Members who have attended our Bloomsday celebrations. After an initial spurt of volunteerism which got some of the structural work done, a FÁS scheme was put in place which was regarded as the flagship scheme in the north inner city. It was a wonderful encouragement and a tremendous help to have it in the days when there was a high level of unemployment in the area. Over 60% of our intake went on to full-time paid employment in their own area – a terrific record. An educational programme is also in place.
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