Laois people on two government schemes are to have their existing contracts extended.
Community Employment and Tús scheme participants will have their contracts further extended until the end of October due to public health restrictions.
The extension means that participants whose contract were due to come to an end in July will remain in place for the additional months.
It will also benefit those whose contracts were due to end between July and October.
Laois TD Sean Fleming welcomed the move and pointed out all the invaluable work that these people do in our communities.
He said: “The Community Employment and Tús Schemes play an important role in our community.
“Participants develop skills and experience to improve their employment prospects.
“Our community benefits from these services including local amenities management, environmental projects, arts and culture, sports, childcare, tidy towns, health-related services and meals on wheels.
“The services provided from these schemes in our local communities are invaluable.
“I would like to acknowledge the great work being done by all involved.”
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