Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. I do not have much to add other than it would be helpful for us to have another conversation about this in the autumn regarding the uptake, to make sure the scheme is operating as effectively and efficiently as possible, and perhaps then to determine whether an ongoing fund could be provided to it year on year as part of the annual Vote for the Department of Justice. It would underscore the commitment for us to make sure that we deliver stronger, safer communities in which people feel confident to be out, whether during the day or at night, at events or just casually walking around a community that happens to have a scheme. That would be beneficial to communities throughout the country.

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