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

As Deputy Ó Laoghaire is well aware, we have had these discussions extensively with regard to concerns that he has raised about centres in his own constituency. We have been attentive to those and I have been specifically concerned about the centres he has raised. I know that resources are required. The Deputy questioned that €1 million figure. However, we did set aside a significant sum of money in order to ensure that the concerns the Deputy raises are going to be addressed. As a result, I have made available with that money up to €2,000 for services to assist with the recruitment process or to provide expert support in HR management. I will make sufficient additional money available to each service after analysis of their individual financial situation to ensure that they can fully meet the cost of these staff until September 2017. After this time, these services should be in a position to fund these places through their own income, but this will be kept under review. No service will be forced to close.

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