Anne Ferris (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 271: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a community employment scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30365/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person concerned commenced an internship on 16th January 2012 and is scheduled to finish on 12th October 2012.

In order to be eligible to participate on Community Employment (CE), the person concerned needs to be currently in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance or Jobseeker's Benefit for 12 months or more. However, the Deputy should note that time spent on an internship does not count towards the qualifying period for eligibility for CE.