Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am a long-time advocate of cost-benefit analysis, particularly in the area of services to children and young people. I agree with the Deputy that early investment pays off in the long run. It is one of the best ways to try to bring about change in this area.

I would welcome the Deputy's input, and that of her colleague, Deputy Rabbitte, who is the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on children and youth affairs, in building a case for the areas of youth services that would benefit most in terms of the choices that have to made up to 2017.

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