Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I support the thrust of Deputy Durkan's question and underline the import of his proposal. We must engage and have more dialogue with those at the coalface of support provision for young people, particularly those at risk. It must be done on the basis of recognising that a little can go very far. It was well exemplified last evening on the programme "Secret Millionaire" on the visit to Muirhevnamore in Dundalk, my neighbouring constituency. That is an example of how small sums of money can make a tremendous difference and at the end of the day, save the Exchequer vast sums of money by avoiding anti-social behaviour and the prospect of a lifetime of crime and imprisonment for many young people that we wish to avoid.

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