Gabrielle McFadden (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

What is really important here is the phrase "seamless continuation of the three services", which the Minister of State used. I welcome this because that continuation needs to be seamless. What if these centres do not continue as they are at present? What will happen to them, who will own them and what will happen in the context of the work that has been done? People who gave of their time, money and expertise not be discouraged from doing so because of the greed of people such as the former CEO of Console? When the Minister of State examines this matter, I urge her to look at these centres and the amount of money, time and general goodwill that has been invested in them and ensure that they are not just shut down. I also urge her to look at the number of different groups that are looking after the same area. We need a more consolidated approach to this matter. It should not be a case of people just setting up different charities throughout the country, there is a need for the Government to adopt a national holistic approach.