Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 70: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14861/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned is 54 years of age and is currently a participant on Community Employment. He is eligible to remain on the programme until 20 April 2012 at which time he will have completed 3 years and the maximum time he is entitled to under the current eligibility criteria. With effect from 3 April 2000, participation on CE is limited, in a person's lifetime to a total of 3 years (156 weeks) for persons under 55 years of age. However, he should contact his local Employment Services Office, in Ennis at 065-6868280 prior to his completion of the programme to discuss alternative training and employment options.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 71: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14864/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned is 52 years of age and is currently a participant on Community Employment. He is eligible to remain on the programme until 14 September 2012 at which time he will have completed 3 years and the maximum time he is entitled to under the current eligibility criteria. With effect from 3 April 2000 participation on CE is limited, in a person's lifetime to a total of 3 years (156 weeks) for persons under 55 years of age. However, the person concerned should contact his local Employment Services Office, prior to his completion on the programme to discuss alternative training and employment options.