Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the terms of reference relating to the review of the community employment scheme; when the review commenced and the month it is scheduled to be completed; and the person or persons undertaking this review. [32888/10]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The last review of the Community Employment programme was carried out by Forfás in early 2009 as part of a wider review of Labour Market Programmes. The Forfás report, entitled A Review of Labour Market Programmes, was published in February, 2010.

On 23 March, 2010, the Taoiseach announced to the Dáil a number of Ministerial and Departmental changes designed to ensure closer alignment of the Government's economic objectives to the administrative functions of its departments and agencies. Following the enactment of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2010 in late July, the Department of Social Protection will, after commencement of the relevant sections, assume overall responsibility for the policy and funding of FÁS employment programmes including Community Employment.

I understand that my colleague the Minister for Social Protection intends to bring forward more detailed legislative proposals at an early date to provide for the full integration of the FÁS employment programmes and employment services with his Department.