Gabrielle McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their presentations and correspondence which are very enlightening. I am unclear about the Servol model and I ask the witnesses to give me a synopsis of it. I understand the idea behind it and that it is to support clients to be self-determining.

I am not doing very well on questions today. This is my second time to ask questions that have already been asked. I am obviously not quick enough off the mark. How many clients does Churchfield Community Trust have? Do they carry out a programme? Does it last for a certain length of time? Do they come in from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.? I would be interested to hear about the items other than the garden café. Obviously the things mentioned are not just Cork problems, but apply nationwide. We have a stepping out programme in Athlone. I wonder how similar it is.

Deputy Anne Ferris asked for information about what happens to clients after they leave. How difficult is it for them to get employment if they have a criminal record? Does Churchfield Community Trust assist them with getting employment and how difficult is that?