Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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29. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the criteria laid down by her Department regarding the implementation of community employment schemes; and the reason an existing scheme could close because it fails to meet new criteria. [14096/15]

Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Community Employment (CE) Procedures Manual sets out the policies and procedures for the compliance of CE Schemes. This Procedures Manual is updated regularly to ensure that schemes are run in accordance with sound corporate governance procedures and financial best practice. Schemes are monitored at least one a year to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures. Where schemes are deemed non-compliant, they are given time to work with the Department to become compliant. Schemes cannot have their contracts renewed until they are compliant with the Department’s policies and procedures.