Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Community and Voluntary Sector: Statements, Questions and Answers

 

1:00 pm

Photo of Phil HoganPhil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

In reply to Senator Burke's question about a community structures model, I will certainly take on board his suggestion to see if best practice can be streamlined on how structures are established. It is a matter for the community at local level to decide the length of service of a person. The situation can arise in both voluntary organisations and those set up through local development companies where rules of engagement have not been devised as to the length of service allowed for a position. This means that a person may stay in perpetuity. This is not an easy matter to resolve and it is a matter for the local people. I will take on board his suggestions on streamlining and consolidation needed in identifying best practice and a model for community structures.

We are looking at the community employment schemes through local government. I know Senator Ó Clochartaigh has a problem about local government but-----

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