Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As the Minister said, it is really good. It is even great for the climate because there is less traffic on the road and people are nearer to where they can work. I welcome this and the fact the hubs are doing so well and are being used. They are really positive for rural Ireland. Working with the Minister, I am always promoting broadband or different connections because it is important that everyone has proper connections.

I have something to ask the Minister before she goes because I may not get to see her. I met with a group of people today from St. Catherine's Community Centre in Carlow. It is under the Minister's remit. She will be well aware of the moving on learning for everyday life programme. It has been under threat due to the activation and family support programme, ASFP, funding being denied. I am really worried about this. St. Catherine's is a great community centre. Will the Minister look into it for me to see if she can get me the funding? If the community centre does not get the funding, it will be really serious. Its representatives are looking for a meeting with the Minister but I met with them today. I say it to the Minister while I have her in the Chamber.

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