Ms Patricia McCormack:

In regard to the different types of funding arrangements, hospitals, for example, are funded on a cash and weekly basis. Other agencies could be funded yearly, depending on the amount of the grant. A question was asked regarding the disparity between the numbers. As the committee knows, we have a new Child and Family Agency. The disparity arises because of those agencies now funded by that agency. In regard to funding arrangements, as Ms McGuinness has said, we review the schedules on an annual basis and funding is apportioned in line with the services provided. The key performance indicators are also aligned to the services.