James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Tuigim, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Go raibh maith agat.

I broadly support some of the points that were made by Deputy Doherty to say this is an enormously important issue. Under the current criteria, it is an enormous problem, particularly in the east Cork area with reference to Youghal. It faces enormous economic hardship but is not being included in DEIS, which is of huge interest to local schools. I have met with many of the local principals. I would appreciate if the Minister would look at broadening the economic criteria in this particular area.

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