Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister and welcome the fact he is open to making further pre-payments to the centre to tide it over the temporary crisis. I am also glad the Minister's officials are giving the matter priority to ensure it receives funding on a proper basis. I support the points made by the other Deputies on the importance of the centre for the entire Darndale-Belcamp area. The area has gone through many difficulties and is beginning to improve. The public and community services provided to children at this young age help them to get into primary school and go on to second level and third level and they are the key to tackling social disadvantage. It is important the Minister and his officials give it the priority it needs to put the centre on a proper, permanent basis.

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