Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister, Deputy Kelly, is aware of the issue the Deputy has raised. He has undertaken to examine the funding of community organisations and entities like those mentioned by the Deputy. It is often necessary to draw funding from various State agencies for these kinds of communities or organisations. As the Deputy knows, a Private Members' motion on the question of social inclusion has been tabled today. I think the Department of Social Protection has worked very hard at that over the years. I refer to the different facilities, contributions and opportunities it has put together.

I would point out to the Deputy as well that the new board of SOLAS, in giving its remuneration to replace FÁS, has a remit to have a link between education and job opportunities.

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