Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I was glad to hear Ms O'Brien say the trust used the Dormant Accounts Fund. That is the kind of funding that is very valuable for these projects.

On working with disadvantaged communities, in the 1980s during the heroin epidemic on the north side of Dublin, teachers, gardaí, social workers or juvenile liaison officers did not come into certain communities and demand or get respect. We had to go in and earn it. Once we had the respect of the community, we got massive support from families and extended families.

Going back to the addiction issue, the witnesses' report says the common denominator to all mid-range crime by 18 to 30 year olds is addiction. My fundamental question is how we reduce that. They are the same young people who are causing havoc as well.