Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 347: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) who works on a community employment scheme, is not entitled to claim an adult dependency allowance for their unemployed spouse and an allowance for her two children, aged eight and ten. [18461/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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From 1st January, 2011policy and funding responsibility for FÁS functions in relation to employment and community services, including the FÁS Community Employment scheme, has been transferred to the Department of Social Protection in accordance with the provisions of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2010. The administration of individual cases in regard to such functions is a day-to-day matter for FÁS as part of its responsibility under the Labour Services Act, 1987, as amended by Part 3 of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2010.

In general, payment of an increase for a qualified adult will be reflected in the value of the payment made in respect of community employment. The circumstances of the individual, their spouse/civil partner/co-habitant and children will be taken into account in determining eligibility. The local or branch office of the Department of Social Protection can provide detailed advice in this regard.