Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are a priority, yet there is no sign of applications being open for us to put forward a case to seek a family resource centre, despite the fact we need one immediately because we do not have that resource in such a large town. Tusla needs to take that on board. It affects not only Longford. Family resource centres are needed in other areas around the country. Where there is such a need, the Government and Tusla have a responsibility to ensure funding is put in place and a centre is provided. We cannot close the programme for five years and not provide this opportunity again.

Donna Leavy and Josephine Feeney are parents from Longford and strong advocates for young kids in our county town. I call Ms Feeney.