Cork voluntary groups reporting lack of people on CE schemes

Cork County Council is to write to Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys, asking her to extend the contract duration of those currently on CES in situations where there are no new applicants to fill upcoming vacancies. Picture: Gareth Chaney /Collins 

Voluntary organisations in Co Cork are finding it increasingly difficult to get people to fill Community Employment Schemes (CES), which are vital for propping up services for the elderly and childcare in particular.

GAA clubs, community councils and Tidy Towns organisations are also suffering from the shortage.