Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In response to Deputy Adams, I acknowledge progress in this regard by my Department, in particular, by the Minister of State, Deputy David Stanton. I am pleased Deputy Stanton was reaffirmed in his position by the Government this morning. Of course, as part of that strategy, we will be seeking appropriate funding in the context of forthcoming Estimates. I wish to assure the House, in particular, Deputy Adams, that this is an initiative on the part of Government that will be receiving priority in my Department.

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