Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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1248. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there are circumstances in which a community employment placement may be extended beyond three years such as in the case of a person (details supplied). [36193/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The person concerned has completed 3 years on a Community Employment Scheme (CE) which is the maximum amount for a mainstream participant, as per the government strategy of July 2017. The participant has asked for their case to be re-examined for an extension to cover a fourth year on C.E. Merchants Quay project.

Under the Programme Framework for CE Drug Rehabilitation Schemes, three years is the maximum allowed for Support Workers. However, I will ask my officials to review this case having regard to the circumstances outlined.

I hope this clarifies the position for you.