479. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to extending the upper age limit for participation in the community employment (CE) schemes from 66 years of age to 70 years of age on a voluntary basis, recognising the important contribution CE participants make to local communities, the benefits these schemes provide in terms of social inclusion, routine and continued community involvement, particularly for those who wish to remain active after reaching pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46984/26]

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479. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to extending the upper age limit for participation in the community employment (CE) schemes from 66 years of age to 70 years of age on a voluntary basis, recognising the important contribution CE participants make to local communities, the benefits these schemes provide in terms of social inclusion, routine and continued community involvement, particularly for those who wish to remain active after reaching pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46984/26]

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