Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein)
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I thank the witnesses for the presentation. Mr. Kelly spoke about one of the projects in Limerick. There are two projects ongoing at present. The law engagement and assisted recovery, LEAR, project has been in place for a couple of years. Under LEAR, the Garda can refer people to Ana Liffey. It is working really well and I commend the gardaí and the staff of Ana Liffey who are involved in it. It is a very good project.

Two weeks ago, we launched the community access support team. It is in mental health but obviously there is a crossover there. The team is due to be operational early in November.

Under the proposed health diversion scheme to which Mr. Kelly referred, does he envisage the LEAR project in Limerick or an enhanced version of it being rolled out elsewhere? How has that project gone so far?