John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 316: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the cost of bringing the total places on community employment to the level of placement at year end 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26798/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The number of people on Community Employment at year-end 2002 was 24,991 at a total cost of €323 million. In order to bring the expected total level of 2006 places to 24,991, I am informed by FÁS that the estimated required total budget would be in the region of €364 million and that the current 2006 budget for Community Employment is €324 million.