Ms Eithne Scott-Lennon:

My apologies, I thought I had addressed that matter. We understand there will be little, if any, State funding available. The diaspora centre funding model will depend on having a variety of contributors. It will definitely have some European and philanthropic funding and we envisage there will be a combination of funds. If, in time, a few quid is found in a corner of the State coffers, we will certainly beg to have it also. The funding model is nearly complete and we will make it available whenever it is. We do not want to show our hands to others who are planning diaspora centres.