Mr. Paddy McGuinness:

I believe it is the case. The Leader programme, however, was never involved in one of the organisations from which I have managed to escape. I believe that the spirit is there, and the Senator prompts me to suggest a group to look at - if she has not already spoken to or listened to them - called Communities Creating Jobs. They are in Dunhill, way out in the wilds of Waterford. They are based on the belief, and have proof of it to quite an extent, that each community can create ten jobs. They have a pilot scheme up and running in co-operation with National University of Ireland Galway and the GAA. It sounds like a great model. Again, they cannot get any Government take-up on the model to expand it. Forgive me for making the suggestion but it may be worthwhile for this committee to hear from Dr. Senan Cooke and I will pass on his contact details. He is a wonderful man and they are trying to do a great job.