Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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238. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of young persons under 26 years of age participating on a community employment scheme by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40492/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Community Employment (CE) is a programme providing part-time temporary work in local communities, including opportunities for training and development, as a stepping-stone back to employment. The CE programme provides funding for participants aged up to 66 years of age who meet the current eligibility criteria.

The number of persons under 26 years of age participating on CE schemes in each county, as at the end of September 2018 are set out in tabular form.