Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Deputy's approach. Indeed, our own parliamentary party discussed this challenge last week. I am sure it is replicated in parts of the Deputy's constituency, as it is in parts of mine. Most Deputies experience the same and there is a resolve to see a response in the north inner city, which has particularly acute experience. As a former school principal in the area, the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, knows this better than I do. As we respond to the challenges in this area, we need to develop a model that we can replicate and build upon for other communities. I have often been very impressed by the partnership companies and the way they can innovate in a way Government Departments cannot. We need to find ways of allowing a thousand flowers to bloom in different communities. One of the things I hope to do in the area of education is examine the concept of supporting innovation, particularly in respect of different community challenges.

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