Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she, in consultation with FÁS, will examine the prospect of extending the community employment scheme to persons under 35 years who are in receipt of social welfare benefits in view of the high number of young persons who are on the live register; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11133/10]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Young persons continue to be a particular priority group for FÁS. In 2009, 46% of trainees who were placed into a FÁS training initiative or other training or educational programme after interview and assessment by FÁS through the National Employment Action Plan (NEAP) were under 35 years of age. FÁS expects a similar proportion to avail of its training services this year, particularly in bridging and foundation and skills training programmes to help further both the technical and personal development of participants. The Government will continue to support the positive role of CE in meeting the needs of long-term unemployed persons while at the same time providing essential services to communities. This Department will keep the operation of the Scheme under review in the context of the current unemployment situation.