12 additional places have been allocated to Clare as part of the Rural Social Scheme.
Minister Regina Doherty has announced that the new places will provide support for low-income farmers and fishermen to carry out work in their communities.
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This includes work at sports clubs and other community facilities.
Participants in the Rural Social Scheme work for 19.5 hours a week, and in return receive a top-up on their social welfare payments.
