James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order No. 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the shameful lack of after-care services for young people who leave the care of the State at the age of 18 years and are regarded as capable of independent living, without preparation or follow-up services. The majority of these young people end up homeless, involved in drugs and crime, or in detention centres within six months of leaving care.

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