James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will finish now. It is essential that these facilities be recognised as flagship programmes in the new child and family support agency. The FRC programme should have its own budget management, data collection systems, and community policy and practice so that it can continue its work for our communities in the harsh reality of the current economic and social climate.

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