Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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226. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will extend the €12 weekly increase to community employment, rural social and Tús scheme participants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48822/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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On Budget Day, I was pleased to announce a €12 increase in weekly payments. This increase will also apply to Community Employment, Rural Social Scheme and Tús scheme participants.

In addition, I am increasing the top-up rate on these employment schemes by €5 per week. This means that, combined with the rate increase, participants on these schemes will see a rise of €17 per week next year, and more for participants with adult or child dependants.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.