Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On the same matter, would the Tánaiste commit to a cross-departmental approach in this regard? Unfortunately, the families explained to us this morning that when they ask the question of the Department of Health, they get kicked to the Department of Education and Skills and when they ask the Department of Education and Skills, they get kicked to the Department of Social Protection. Realistically, we need all of the relevant Departments involved to focus on this. It is not only about the WALK PEER - Providing Equal Employment Routes - programme but about that model and where it can be rolled out. It does fantastic work. I hope the Tánaiste takes the time to have a look at it at first hand. It does great work with families, with people who otherwise would really struggle.

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