Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When I vote on this motion tomorrow night, I will be thinking of John and many other people. Unfortunately, all I can do with John's file is add it to the heap of other files in my office relating to people who want to participate in the Gateway scheme. Tomorrow night, I will think about the many fathers who have contacted me on behalf of their 22, 23 and 24 year old sons or daughters who have not worked for three or four years and would love an opportunity to get on this scheme.

The scheme offers them a chance for real dignity and real participation. With them in mind I will be supporting the Government's amendment to the motion tomorrow night.

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