Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for the information he has provided, which is quite helpful. There are many people who, if they were retrained, could set up their own companies. They have a background in working, having been self-employed, but are going through a difficult period. If the rules could be changed a little to allow some of them from each area to join these schemes on a trial basis it would make a great impact. I thank the Minister for saying that he will talk to the Minister for Social Protection about this.

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