COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 14, 2020

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor M. Duff

In an effort to combat Youth Unemployment, following COVID-19, this Council call on Minister Heather Humphreys, TD, Minister for Social Protection, Community & Rural Development and the Islands, to remove the age barrier and twelve month "Live Register" requirement for access to Community Employment Programmes, to allow young people participate in meaningful employment within their Community, to access accredited training and educational opportunities, and to enhance their mainstream employment prospects

REPORT:

If this Motion is a passed a letter will be issued to the Minister for Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands and a response, when received, will be circulated to the Members.