Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements
Dail Éireann — 2021-01-28
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Joe O'Brien (GP), Dublin Fingal

On the CE side of things, there should be no need for schemes to close contracts with participants since level 5 restrictions were introduced in October last year. We are extending those contracts until March at the earliest. It is important to get that message out.
I recognise that there are issues with regard to referrals. Intreo offices are only operating at 30% at the moment in terms of their referral capacity. That will be ramping up soon. If the Deputy wishes to contact me directly regarding specific projects, we can speak to local community development officers about them.

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Sitting date: 2021-01-28