Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the allocation of €13.6 million to MABS. We are all aware of people in a financial vicious circle who have availed of the service. There was no light at the end of the tunnel for them until they consulted the local MABS office. This money is being well spent. The Minister said that this year's allocation related to 52 centres nationwide. Funding has now been allocated for an expansion of the service, which is a welcome move.