Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas le na finnéithe. Bhí an cur i láthair sin an-shuimiúil ar fad. From my perspective, the funding element of the Leader programme is very important. From this, the function of the organisations and the development of the many groups and individuals with which they operate happen in a positive fashion. I understand the total budget for this Leader programme is approximately €250 million, which is a sizeable chunk of money in anybody's understanding. From the committee's perspective, oversight is very important and we need to be confident the money is being spent in a useful fashion. As Teachtaí Dála and Seanadóirí we have a responsibility to the citizens and our constituents to ask pertinent questions to ensure oversight is clear and transparent. My first question is to Meath Leader Partnership. This relates to an ongoing controversy. Is there a confidentiality agreement or a non-disclosure agreement between Meath Leader Partnership and any State or European agency?