Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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Question 263: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare may take part in a community employment scheme for a position that has come up in their local area for which they are qualified and experienced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29970/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The criteria for participating on community employment are based on individual circumstances related to age, length of time unemployed or absent from the labour market and in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments. The person referred to by the Deputy can establish their eligibility with FÁS at the Newbridge Employment Services Office, Main Street, Newbridge (045 431372). It is a matter for the Board and supervisors of the sponsor group with the support of the local FÁS Development Officer to determine the suitability of a person for a vacant CE position once they have satisfied the eligibility conditions.