Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of new projects approved under the rural social scheme on a county basis since the start of 2010; the projection to year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17475/10]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The number of participants on the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) varies from week to week and the work undertaken in each county depends on the number of available participants and the specific needs of each community. Participant skills are also taken into account when assigning work. To date, in 2010, over 200 new community-based projects have been set up under the Scheme. The breakdown per county is set out in the Table below.

However, it is not possible to indicate the number of additional new projects that will be established over the remainder of the year. Decisions regarding projects undertaken and the placement of RSS participants rests with each Implementing Body, in line with guidelines issued by my Department.