Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 255: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the situation with regard to the re-establishment of the County Clare Local Employment Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8791/05]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Following the closure of the Clare LES, FÁS undertook a review of the labour market needs of the Clare region. On foot of this review discussions took place between FÁS and the board of management of Eire Corca Baiscinn, an ADM funded group, regarding the establishment of a new service.

I am informed by FÁS that Eiri Corca Baiscinn announced recently that it did not intend to proceed with this project. While FÁS is currently examining alternatives, the needs of the long-term unemployed in the Clare area are being catered for by FÁS employment services which provides a comprehensive guidance and referral system to all LES clients.