Eligibility Criteria

Applicants to the Community Employment Scheme must be:

  • Over 21 years of age & in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment for 12 months or more; or
  • Over 18 years of age in receipt of a Disability payment for 6 months or more; or
  • Traveller/Roma & 18 years or over in receipt of a Job Seekers Allowance payment for any length of time; or
  • Refugees in receipt of a social welfare payment for any length of time and hold a letter of confirmation of refugee status plus valid work permit or GNIB with Stamp 4.
  • Over 60 years of age are eligible for CE placement up to state pension age if in receipt of social welfare payment for 12 months or more.
  • Gardai Vetting & Police Clearance is a requirement for vacancies that provide support to vulnerable adults & children

Rates of payment

The minimum weekly payment (based on 19.5 hours worked) is €286.50 per week for which is normally €32.50 above the current DSP Payment.