Áine Collins (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I mentioned earlier, there are, of course, challenges when we are undergoing such a fundamental change process in respect of the move from the county and city enterprise boards to the local enterprise offices. I am not aware of the specific case the Deputy mentioned but I am happy to take it on. It should not be the case because, as the Deputy said, when people look for support, they should be able to get it in the appropriate setting, wherever that might be.

As I said, we have literally been to every one of the local enterprise offices in recent weeks, taking stock and looking at the resources and challenges they have in order to ensure the integration process is taking place and that the SLA is operating to ensure a standard, uniform approach to supports. With 31 of anything, as the Deputy knows, it is not to easy to ensure there is a standard, uniform response right across the country. We would certainly be happy to take on board the specific case mentioned by the Deputy.

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