Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)

I tabled this question because efforts on the ground did not seem to reflect what we were being told as regards the various organisations we come across in pursuit of our daily work. I should like to know from the Minister of State how the report was determined and how many people and committees were evaluated and where they were done. What was the urban-rural divide in this regard? On the ground, as I understand it from looking at committees, the percentages being talked about here do not appear to be reflected in reality. I hope they are, but it does not look as if there are many more volunteers on the ground now compared to 2002. In any organisation or association I am aware of, it seems to be a few core volunteers that carry the burden at all times.

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