Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding funding for a community employment scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo; when she expects to be in a position to report on the outcome of the review of this community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28640/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The financial review of community employment schemes is very near to completion. 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 has taken longer than originally envisaged to complete. This has allowed 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.

The outcomes of this review will be communicated to CE sponsoring organisations directly by staff in my Department in the coming weeks. My Department is committed to supporting the community employment programme and the valuable contribution the programme makes to the provision of services to individuals and communities.