Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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I apologise as I am not a member of the committee but I am deputising for Deputy Clare Daly. I was not involved with the discussions about the criteria. It is almost incredible that community, social and cultural elements were not taken into account in a much more specific way. Equally, the local community development organisations should have been included. From being a guidance counsellor and from the fact that Grangegorman is in my constituency, I know the extent of the engagement, and it does not seem to be reflected in this. I accept the comment that I was not involved with the pre-legislative scrutiny but it is strange that this does not play a stronger role.