Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The task force is due to report in December of this year. It has a project initiation document. Its work plan has been developed and approved by the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. He has identified seven streams of work, some of which will be progressed in parallel. They are a review of national and international evidence of best practice; eligibility and resource allocation; financial sustainability; supports to apply for and administer budgets; governance and accountability, which are very important in this area; appraisal; and implementation.

I have outlined the seven streams under which the task force is doing its work. It will report to the Minister of State by this December.