Seanad debates

Tuesday, 13 July 2010

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages

 

6:00 pm

Photo of Nicky McFaddenNicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

What the Minister has stated is plausible, but I am wondering about the 20,000 who have nothing. After all of the measures taken, there are still people who find it ever so difficult. They are called back for the next interview and so on. I realise it is very difficult within the Department because I know and meet the people involved. I realise some of the FÁS and community employment schemes are operating at full capacity. What is the position of those who make up the percentage that find it very hard to get a job or be placed on a suitable course? There are people in that category who are willing to work.

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