Jobless told: train or work to keep dole

[Vecais]

http://www.independent.ie/national-n...e-2436731.html

UNEMPLOYED people who refuse to turn up for FAS training courses or interviews will lose up to a quarter of their weekly welfare payments, the Irish Independent has learned.

The unprecedented overhaul of the social welfare system includes a parallel plan to make the long-term jobless -- some of whom have completed training programmes -- carry out community work to get their dole.

The revelations came as the Government prepared to shave ?860m off the welfare bill in next month's Budget.

As part of the crackdown, dole claimants on the top rate of ?196 face losing as much as ?46 from their weekly benefit, if they refuse work and training from FAS.
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Мелочь, конечно же, но надо с чего-то начинать.