Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Perhaps I missed it in the documentation, but is any money being allocated for creating a structure or facility for community service? We have spoken about community service a lot in recent years. It will be very difficult for the judges to use that facility if we do not build a structure for it. There has to be some sort of structure in place to allow individuals to be given community service rather than prison time. I did not see any money being spent in this area, but perhaps I have missed. it. Is any money being considered in this area? I have looked at other countries where this is done and it does cost something to create the structure in the first place. Are there any plans to expand the area of community service?