Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We are trying to do it. We have a target of getting up to 280. That is the target I am seeking to achieve. I understand the concerns of Deputies Bennett and Carthy regarding the fact that there is not a refuge centre in Cavan-Monaghan. The Minister of State, Deputy Niamh Smyth, has spoken to me about this. Deputy Brendan Smith has done so as well. This is something I want to expedite. I want to ensure that there is one there.

Once we get one in the region, the Deputy can start advocating for others. However, I cannot give her a commitment at present that there will be one in each country. I need to get one into the region.

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