Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I come from a community and voluntary background and I know how important it is to provide youth services, in particular youth cafes and clubs. None of that could happen without volunteers. I wish to acknowledge that many people in communities across the country are volunteering, but we cannot leave them on their own.

I will relay the message from the Deputies to the Minister of State, Deputy Helen McEntee. I would love to go back to Rathangan. I do not think I would bring 60 children with me again. When I read the Official Report tomorrow, I will have more insight into some of the questions the Deputies asked and I will revert to them.

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