Robert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Given that I worked for a section 38 institution, I acknowledge that a vast amount of good work is done by all of these organisations. Furthermore, this practice is damaging them and the entire charity sector. I support the calls made by others to continue to support charitable organisations.

The Chairman has dealt with the issue of St. Vincent's University Hospital and the top-ups made. I endorse his remarks because in the world in which we live now people must be transparent. That is essential. Does St. Vincent's University Hospital still receive charitable donations or do the top-ups come from the shop or the car park? Has any light been thrown on that issue?