Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)

Recent surveys show that 150,000 people leave home before 6.30 a.m. to go to work and do not return until 7 p.m. In instances where people must travel some distance to work, they do not have an opportunity to get involved in their local communities. Subsequent to this, their children will not get involved with clubs. That is why I was concerned when I saw the data stating that community involvement rose from 21% to 29%. In many towns and villages in Kildare and other places of which I am aware, this rise does not seem to be reflected. What is the Minister of State's view on this? How will the Department address these concerns?

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