Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 November 2002

Community Employment Schemes: Motion.

 

Under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness, the standing committee on the labour market is in the process of reviewing active labour market programmes which will allow a large selection of interested parties, including representatives from the community pillar, employers, trade unions and State agencies, to have an input into how all programmes can be adapted and improved. It is generally accepted that the vast majority of schemes have provided invaluable services in all areas of the community from schools to sports clubs and from heritage and culture to tourism and the environment. In my own area I have seen various schemes grow to become an established part of the community, particularly in areas such as child care, drug abuse prevention programmes and adult education.

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