Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Anti-Austerity Alliance) | Oireachtas source

Okay, it does not. However, there is reference to a literal belief in the Bible. We all know what a literal belief in the Bible can mean. In terms of gay people, it could mean that Tiglin would have not a good attitude to gay people who might be homeless or addicts. I have to raise these questions if Tiglin is seeking Government funding.

On their attitude to drugs, do the delegates think drugs should be decriminalised? I would be interested to hear their views.

Donations have been raised for the organisation in the Dublin City Business Improvement District. Many boxes are to be found there. It has also been reported; there was a newspaper article in The Star. However, Dublin City Business Improvement District has also opposed methadone clinics being sited in its areas and has called for them to be moved out of the city centre. I raise the issue because it would seem it raises money for Tiglin but, also, opposes methadone clinics being accessible for people. It has also taken a very strong stance about what it calls organised begging. We all know that a lot of homeless people are addicts - not a lot, but a certain proportion - and may resort to begging. I do not know what the delegates' attitude to that would be.