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Tue 11 Nov 2002Galway campaign group opposes cuts in CE schemesAn action group in Galway has called on the Government not to reduce the number of places on the FÁS Community Employment schemes, which are the major source of employment in most of the villages in the area.The group is also urging the Government not to permit breaks in the schemes and to have special consideration for people over 50 who are involved in them.