Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I agree with the Deputy. There should be great learning in terms of the turnaround times, starting earlier and all of that. This scheme will operate alongside other schemes like the new State-led scheme. We are not necessarily putting all of our eggs into one basket and recognise that different schemes will meet needs in different areas. There will be learnings from how things were rolled out in this instance. Groups on the ground may need time due to perhaps not being aware of issues that emerged only as the scheme evolved and was going through the legal process. The earlier we are appraised of those, the better. I agree with the Deputy that we need to find a better mechanism at an earlier point to identify that.