Brian Stanley is asking the government to increase support for family resource centres.
A Laois TD wants increased funding and support for family resource centres throughout the county.
64,700 counselling sessions to people across the community was delivered last year across centres in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and nationally.
They currently receive core funding of €180,000 a year.
Independent Deputy Brian Stanley says support for counselling services is essential:
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