The Community Employment scheme currently administered by the Department of Social Protection is now 30 years in existence. CE has been a cornerstone of local development providing vital support, skills, and opportunities within local communities. According to the DSP Mid-West Regional Manager for Employment Services Fiona Casey “The scheme has played a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by communities across the country, providing temporary work opportunities to alleviate unemployment while also equipping participants with essential skills, training, and hands-on experience in tandem with supporting local development. To mark this important milestone, a commemorative plaque is being presented to each Community Employment Sponsoring Group, and one has now been presented to North Tipperary Development Company by the Department. This plaque is an appreciation and recognition of Sponsoring Communities dedication to the CE programme”.
Michael Murray CEO of North Tipperary Development Company states that “It is important to acknowledge the key role and valuable opportunities that the Community Employment (CE) programme has provided for the last 30 years, since 1994, to participants and the role they play in supporting the delivery of key services to our local communities across the county. In the case of NTDC, a Community Employment Scheme has been in operation 28 years, since 1997 and has great outcomes and progression for the participants involved over this long period of time”.
Pictured at the DSP presentation of a commemorative plaque to NTDC for 28 years of delivering Community Employment Schemes in the Roscrea & North Tipperary area, from L to R: Christine O’Shea – DSP CE Development Officer, Fiona Casey- CE Area Manager, Michael Murray – NTDC & Phil Keyes – NTDC.
