Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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Question 138: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of community employment schemes in Palmerstown, County Dublin, Lucan County Dublin, Clondalkin Dublin 22, Saggart County Dublin, Rathcoole County Dublin and Newcastle County Dublin; the contribution that these jobs make in training and in benefit to the various communities they are serving; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27712/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The number of community employment schemes is as follows:

Community employment schemes provide a wide range of community based training and employment opportunities for participants. They also provide community based services and activities to the local residents and communities in the areas in which they are located.

Participants in community employment schemes are offered an opportunity to engage in employment within their communities on a temporary, fixed-term basis. The schemes provide a support to the participants in gaining training, work experience and, in some cases, recognised qualifications. The schemes also promote the self-development of participants that facilitates their progression into mainstream employment, and assists in breaking the cycle of long term unemployment.

The community employment schemes operational in the areas listed provide a range of services including those supporting children, young people, people with disabilities and older persons.