Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Many of my questions have already been asked. I thank Mr. Bell for attending and for speaking to the committee. He was very brave to take on this task. He saw that there was extra money and he put it to good use, in particular ensuring that one can contact the trust no matter what part of the country one resides in.

I support what Mr. Bell has said. It is important that when people donate that they know 100% of their money goes to the cause. I can see why Mr. Bell wants to have the administrative side covered. Given that embassies give people the contact details for the trust, there is an onus on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide funding. The trust only seeks a small amount of money. The trust is doing excellent work to assist people who find themselves in difficulty. Some of my questions on charitable status have already been answered. My party fully supports what Mr. Bell has said and I commend him on the work of the trust.