John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her reply. Like my colleagues, I am slightly concerned. The Minister stated that the process "has ensured that the total available budget of €559,765 is effectively used to meet the needs of those most vulnerable to leaving school early and not meeting their potential in the communities of north Clondalkin." We do not believe that is happening. While the money might be there, the activity does not seem to be taking place and therein lies the issue. We are unsure whether it is a question of funding, the funding conduit or governance. Something has changed, as parents have come to us to say that a service that was previously in place no longer seems to be there. The Minister states that the money is there and that the governance issues have been addressed. However, on the ground, the service that previously existed is not being provided today. I think I speak for all my colleagues when I say that, having heard the Minister's reply, we are still a little unsure about what is going on.

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