Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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Question 113: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 15 December 2011, if she will provide an update; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20771/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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A financial review of Community Employment (CE) Schemes is underway. This review of CE Schemes has proved to be a valuable exercise for both the schemes themselves and for my Department.

Given the volume and breath of the data being returned, the financial review of CE schemes will take longer than originally envisaged to complete. This will allow more time for schemes to engage with local officials in the finalisation of their respective budgets and for my Department to bring forward improvements to the overall operation of Community Employment which will improve the budgetary situation for schemes. No final allocations of materials and training grants have been made pending the completion of the review.

The existing commitment in relation to the financial support of schemes will continue to apply. Department Officers are supporting any schemes that have identified a requirement for on-going supports while the review is underway.