Garret Ahearn (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I had a list of points to make to keep pushing for a solution. The Minister of State announcing one this morning is really momentous. On behalf of the many people whom I know are watching online, I thank him and the Minister. As the Minister of State said, there are three organisations in Tipperary, including St. Cronans Association, Nenagh, where Mr. Paul Farrell is running the show, and Youth Work Ireland Tipperary, where Mr. Donal Kelly is working very hard. I know at first hand Knockanrawley Resource Centre, under Ms Emer Leahy, who does phenomenal work in Tipperary town. I have been at the centre numerous times and have noted the immense work done and its impact. It is phenomenal for the groups to get reassurance today that €8 million will be sourced to keep the services going for 18 months until the next EU round of funding. It also reassures 180 service users and their families in Tipperary and the 1,900 others across the country. On behalf of everyone, I thank the Minister of State and the Minister for their commitment and the understanding they have shown. It means an awful lot to different groups.