Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 113: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an RSS scheme can complete work in a private residential housing estate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11752/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An underlying aim of the RSS is to provide low-income farmers and fisherpersons with work-like opportunities, harness their skills and talents and apply these to the benefit of the local community. While the types of work that are undertaken are determined locally, it is a requirement of the RSS that the works are consistent with the terms and conditions of the scheme, that the placement provider is an eligible organisation and that other criteria, particularly in respect of displacement have been addressed. Unless the residents of private residential housing estates have formed an organisation which fulfils the eligibility criteria, it is not possible for work to be completed in such estates. Specific details in regard to eligible organisations can be obtained from the Local Development Company operating in the area.