Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if some 10,000 adult employees with varying degrees of intellectual disability are being paid just 65 cent per hour or €25 per week to work a full 40-hour week in sheltered workshops and community-based companies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11704/05]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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Sheltered occupational services for people with disabilities are managed in the main by voluntary organisations with financial support from the Health Service Executive. Such services usually comprise a combination of structured occupational activities and support services for people with disabilities who require a significant amount of flexibility, time and personal support. The issue raised by the Deputy is being considered by my Department in consultation with the Departments of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Finance.