Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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342. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of his Department's discussions on pay scales for rural social scheme supervisors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4446/17]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) was introduced in 2004. It is managed by 35 Local Development Companies (LDCs) and by Údarás Na Gaeltachta. As the Deputy will be aware, many rural areas benefit from the services provided by the RSS and the positive impact the scheme has on the livelihoods of farming families and rural communities.

Supervisors employed to support RSS participants have a contract of employment with the LDC employing them, in line with statutory requirements. The terms and conditions of supervisors, including issues regarding the pay rate, are a matter for the LDCs.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.