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

As Mr. Poole is well aware, figures never lie. Looking at the figures, the shared management service is coming from the two companies that are funded virtually entirely by the taxpayer, whom we represent. The figure from National Learning Network is €1.511 million and for RehabCare it is €2.039 million, which is a total of €3.55 million. Mr. Poole said the charity lotteries, which is €3.1 million of the €12 million, is used for a specific purpose.