Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I wish to echo Deputy Curran's comments. The situation is now critical. Deputy Curran, Deputy Gino Kenny and I met the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, some months ago on this. He guaranteed there would be no reduction in the service provided to the community of north Clondalkin. It is an area with very high levels of deprivation, social and economic inequality, self-harm and, unfortunately, suicide. We were promised by Jigsaw when Deputy Curran, Deputy Gino Kenny and I met that there would be widespread consultation before any decision would be made, and then we were told in writing that the service was closing and that outreach would be provided. There is no budget for this outreach, however, and there was no premises secured. The Jigsaw premises is due to close early next year. Like Deputy Curran, I urge the Minister to take closure off the table. All we ask for is consultation on the entire future of this project so all views may be considered before a final decision is made.

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