Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In general, there are a number of centres spread across the country. They are not all the same. They are all quite different and yet, they are similar in that they cater for students outside of mainstream education. They are all doing different things. The key commonality among them, though, in my experience, is sustainability in how they can continue to survive and provide the services they are providing. It is complex and difficult. That does not mean to say we cannot and should not tackle it, however, and we are doing so.

The first step was the review. The next step after the review is the implementation. We have put together a significant implementation group, which has already begun its work. We will move apace. I absolutely appreciate the urgency that is attached to this. We have been consistent in our support to Cork Life Centre. We have increased our support to the centre over the past two years, notwithstanding the difficulty it continues to have. It is my absolute ambition that we will conclude this as quickly as we possible can. The implementation group has just begun its work but we will move it as quickly as we possibly can.