Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We will just concentrate on programme B to start. I commend the Minister and his Department on the implementation of programme B, in particular the community services programme. I can see in County Clare the positive impact it has on communities on the ground. I note that during the year the Minister called to Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, and highlighted the good work being done there through the community services programme as operated by Obair. I am often asked by community organisations whether there is a possibility of expanding the community services programme even further to make it available to other communities that cannot necessarily avail of it at present. I know that the Minister carried out a review of the programme. Has the review thrown up any more recommendations to expand the programme where possible? The Minister might try to address that question.