Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I sincerely thank the Minister of State, not just for her reply but also for her continuing efforts in this regard. We are grateful, particularly for her frankness. We talk about points on a scale and spreadsheets, but the fact is that much of this is beyond stressful and it is down to a breakdown in communication. It is no criticism of the Minister of State, but we all share the feeling that it is simply not good enough. It is not good enough for the children who attend the service and who are at constant choke risk. It is not good enough with regard to the position in which they find themselves. It is not good enough for their parents and guardians who lie awake sleepless at night wondering if their children are safe to going to Carmona the next day. I genuinely thank the Minister of State for her frankness and her response. I stress that time is of the essence. While a stopgap has been put in place it is important, to give the peace of mind and security for this entire community, that the recruitment is done in a timely and efficient manner.

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