The Youth Work Act, 2001, passed by the Oireachtas last year, gives more power to vocational education committees. Questions have to be asked, however, as many of the Act's provisions have yet to be implemented. I beseech the Minister, Deputy McDowell, to use his position of responsibility to ensure that the provisions are implemented without delay. Paid youth workers are needed on the ground as the day of voluntary input has passed, more or less. People will continue to offer their services voluntarily, but structures need to be established in non-formal environments, such as homework clubs and youth organisations. We need paid employees to work with young people on the ground in estates and other urban centres if we are to prevent crime.