Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Minister of State outlining some of the difficulties with the site, but it is clearly water long under the bridge since 2012. What people want to know now is, first, when will the design team be initiated? I appreciate that the Minister of State confirmed it will be appointed, but when will that be done? Second, is the funding in the capital programme to deliver this project? There is no reason that should not be the case. As the Minister of State noted, there is great need for this service. All of the people whom the Minister of State serves, whether they be children with disabilities, older people or those with mental health or addiction issues, will benefit from this site being developed. I ask each of the Ministers of State present to use their influence within the Department and with the Minister, with whom I have previously raised this issue, to do all they can for the people of Finglas.

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