John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of community employment scheme places that were made available in County Mayo in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 on a monthly basis in tabular form; the number of places that are available for 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11745/10]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The table attached sets out the total number of Community Employment places that were made available in Co. Mayo for the years 2006 to 2009. Data on monthly trends is not readily available. Budget 2010 has provided an additional 500 CE places bringing the total number of places available to 23,300. FÁS is currently looking at the feasibility of setting up a number of additional schemes as well as expanding existing schemes, in order to absorb the 500 extra places.

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. I will continue to closely monitor the situation in Mayo to ensure the allocation of CE scheme places is adequate and appropriate.

It is anticipated that 755 places will be available in 2010.