Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 57: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there are issues between the rural social scheme and the community employment scheme; if these schemes run together or if that causes employment and or funding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19004/10]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, I do not have responsibility for the management and operation of the Community Employment (CE) scheme.

I am not aware, however, of any current issues between the Rural Social Scheme and CE. In general, while the two schemes work independently of one another, there is good co-operation and ongoing liaison on the ground so that both schemes complement one another.

In relation to the Rural Social Scheme, for which my Department currently has responsibility pending its transfer to the Department of Social Protection, a strong focus is put on co-ordination with CE, as well as with the other schemes managed by the local development companies throughout the country.

At Departmental level, it may be noted that my officials co-operate on an ongoing basis with officials involved in the CE scheme.