Teresa Costello (Fianna Fail)

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a very special celebration marking 30 years of the Threshold Training Network based in Tallaght. It was a positive and uplifting event filled with past pupils, advocates and community partners who all gathered to celebrate the incredible impact of this organisation on people's lives. I want to take a moment to acknowledge the fantastic team - Adrienne Kilkenny, Steven Fitzgerald, Alicia du Toit, Stephanie Curley and everyone who has been part of Threshold over these 30 years. The dedication, kindness and commitment they have shown to helping others truly shines in everything they do. What makes Threshold Training Network so special is the way it combines mental health recovery with education and training. It has created a space where people can come as they are. Whether they are struggling with anxiety, low mood or confidence, they find encouragement, understanding and hope. The accredited programmes, Pathfinder and Pathway to Employment, are QQI level 3 and level 4 programmes, respectively. There are also more holistic programmes, CUPPa coaching and mental health recovery workshops. They all give people the tools and belief they need to take the next step forward. They help people rediscover their strengths, rebuild their confidence and see a brighter future for themselves. Thirty years of this kind of impact is something that is truly worth celebrating. They have changed lives, strengthened our community and shown what is possible when compassion and education come together. I thank them for their care, energy and unwavering belief in people's potential. Congratulations to Threshold Training Network on 30 remarkable years, and here is to many more.