Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I ask Dr. Smith to respond because his report made reference to their reliance on various criteria as their explanation for breaching Government pay scales. He might outline the reasons, which date back to 1996. People are concerned that the money they have raised through fund raising is being spent on other than front-line services. I am worried this will tarnish the great work that is done by the majority working for these agencies. This issue needs to be clarified immediately. I also ask Dr. Smith to quantify the cost for the 36 agencies.