Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)

I thank the Deputy. I am very much aware of the importance of family resources centres. We have a number of them in the area of Dublin that I represent and, in particular, there is a great one on Hill Street. I see the great work it does in supporting our diverse communities and all the work it does there. I am very familiar with Dungarvan. I know the Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, is well aware of the issue the Deputy has raised. I will raise this with the Minister, Deputy Foley, who has responsibility for this, if there is anything that we can do to increase capital funding in this area. There are many demands for family resource centres across our country. Maybe, year by year, if we could gradually increase their availability, it would make a difference because I know they do really good work.

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