Dáil Éireann - Volume 588 - 29 June, 2004

Written Answers. - Local Employment Service.

Ms O’Sullivan Ms O’Sullivan

  97. Ms O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she expects the County Clare local employment service to resume operations; if persons employed in the service up to its termination will be re-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19516/04]

Mr. Fahey Mr. Fahey

  Mr. Fahey:Following the closure of Clare LES, FÁS, at my request, commenced a comprehensive review of the labour market needs of the Clare region in the context of the closure. The review is now complete and a report has been prepared and circulated.

The report recommends the establishment of a new service. In light of this recommendation, a meeting has taken place between FÁS regional management in the mid-west and Eirí Corca Baiscinn, an ADM funded group in County Clare, to discuss the proposed service. The board of management of Eirí Corca Baiscinn is currently preparing a submission on the service for discussion with FÁS, following which a decision will be made on the future operation of the service.

Dáil Éireann 588 Written Answers. Local Employment Service.

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