Catherine Noone (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is welcome that proposals and ideas for the scheme and in respect of particular areas would be welcomed. The bottom line in the example I have described is that a vast number of buildings would be empty under the scheme but for the work of the business manager who is earning €8,000 a year. We can all fully acknowledge that is not an appropriate sum for the woman in question who is community oriented. In a way, the scheme is taking advantage of her. However, her services are being availed of and they are fundamental to the efficacy of the business centre. I would like to speak to the Minister of State and, perhaps, the Minister about this case with a view to having a number of these centres throughout the country, which is what the Department no doubt intends in any case.