Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In the first instance, the focus is on those aged between 13 and 15 because Youthreach was in existence. People have said Youthreach itself is a very significant programme that meets a great need for many students. However, I hear the point being made on centres offering a facility to students beyond the 13-15 age bracket. There is scope for the working group to consider this and determine how it can be managed. I will not in any way be limiting the scope of the working group. There is an opportunity for it to consider the leaving certificate cohort. Ultimately, the chief objective is to ensure as much retention and completion at leaving certificate level as possible.

If that is the sole objective, we will look at the widest possible opportunities to ensure that.