Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I described Jack's position and situation to the Taoiseach. His mother wrote to The Irish Times in May outlining the position, which has not changed since then. He cannot access summer provision. Far from making a political football of anything, this mother and family are appealing for change and for urgent action in order that Jack can access the support and service he needs in the course of the summer. The capitation grant has been cut from €45 to €30. Schools, SNAs and everybody who wishes to provide this wonderful service to Jack, and to all the other Jacks, are reporting to us directly the type of stress and strain I have described to the Taoiseach. I have made a proposal in terms of reversing that cut. More specifically, in respect of Jack, did the Taoiseach respond? His mum has made his case very publicly because she is desperate.

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