Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

There is an unequal relationship between funders and applicants, though the appeals mechanism is a control for that. Has the Department ever considered conducting satisfaction surveys with applicants, or would it consider doing so for future learnings? That would take it a step outside of the organisation. People sometimes feel there might be possible consequences to giving feedback, particularly given the group in question. Would the Department consider doing that?