David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Government policy to reach down into the grassroots of communities and ask people their views when projects are being envisaged and moneys being spent. That is hugely important. When I spoke earlier about community centres, the Minister of State said they should engage with the local authorities, which is correct. Sometimes, there is no land available, it is difficult and people get frustrated. They might need a bit of help in those situations. Will the Minister of State comment on what is being done for areas where there are no community organisations at all? How can we encourage and support communities to develop a structure in order that what he is talking about can happen?

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