Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage reduction in payment for community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12382/10]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The basic allowance payable to Community Employment (CE) participants in 2009 was €228.70. In 2010 the allowance paid is €216.00. This represents a reduction of 5.6%. The adjustment was necessary in order to fund increased activation measures in 2010 including an additional 500 CE places to bring the total number of places to 23,300.