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The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is at a “critical juncture” and “faces inevitable decline” if issues aren’t addressed, according to the group representing Local Development Companies (LDCs).
Joe Saunders, CEO of the Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) that represents Ireland’s 49 LDCs, spoke on the matter yesterday (Wednesday, May 19).
The ILDN is calling for the rollout of a nationwide Local Employment Service, as well as reforms to eligibility under Tús, the Rural Social (RSS) and Community Employment (CE) Schemes.
Addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Social Protection Rural and Community Development and the Islands yesterday, Saunders said:
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Government support needed to tackles 80% Traveller unemployment rate
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Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) representing Ireland’s 49 Local Development Companies (LDCs) have welcomed the launch of a ‘ValuesLab’ report by Minister for Community Development Joe O Brien TD which looks at Travellers in the Mainstream Labour Market.
The research report for the St Stephen’s Green Trust says improving Traveller employment needs to become a significant focus for Government policy and strategy if the 80% unemployment rate amongst Travellers is to be tackled.
Local Development Companies have been identified in the report as having an important role in providing employment and enterprise supports to Travellers in achieving this target.