Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I thank the Taoiseach for his response. I reiterate strongly that a higher percentage come from disadvantaged families and disadvantaged areas.

Does the Taoiseach accept that there is a major problem with the deaths of persons who have recently left State care? Is he aware that ten young adults who had recently left State care lost their lives? Today in the House, will he support proper after-care for such young people and can he clarify the Government's position on this? Is he satisfied with the current use of the existing resources? Is money being spent in the right places and can he give a commitment that something will be done to prevent the deaths of such children?

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