144. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2012, a welfare recipient with a dependent adult and dependent children who takes up a community employment scheme will lose most of the €20 increase in payment as they are subject to 4% PRSI on all income; if she realises that this creates a particular and undesirable barrier for unemployed parents who wish to return to work and training; the actions she will take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7299/14]

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144. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2012, a welfare recipient with a dependent adult and dependent children who takes up a community employment scheme will lose most of the €20 increase in payment as they are subject to 4% PRSI on all income; if she realises that this creates a particular and undesirable barrier for unemployed parents who wish to return to work and training; the actions she will take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7299/14]

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1. 13 February 2014

   Community Employment Schemes Eligibility

   144. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2012, a welfare recipient with a dependent adult and dependent children who takes up a community employment scheme will lose most of the €20 increase in payment as they are subject to 4% PRSI on all income; if she realises that this creates a particular and undesirable barrier for unemployed parents who wish to return to work and training; the actions she will take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7299/14]

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