Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

On the point made by the Minister of State, Members should praise all those groups that have taken the initiative. While some have done so of their own volition, money should be available to others to allow them to organise awareness campaigns. Although the Minister announced €2 million in funding for awareness campaigns, I believe this merely constitutes a drop in the ocean. What steps has he taken to ensure the sourcing of more money to gain access to schools, sports clubs, social venues and professional bodies with material that is relevant to them? There should be shock tactics, if necessary, in advertisements and the like. What additional money is available? Although the €2 million allocated by the Minister of State probably has already been committed, if this programme is to be rolled out over three years, a continuous campaign will be required. How will the Minister do that? The message will remain the same but it must be continually changed and revised.

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