Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their patience. A number of questions have been asked by Deputies Stanley and Smyth, Senator Dolan and me, which I will summarise. I ask Free Market to answer the questions about the Scottish experience. Senator Dolan and I both asked questions about community and volunteerism, which Mr. Foley might answer. Deputy Stanley asked about strong local government, which Free Market mentioned in its contribution. We also discussed the various streams of funding. Deputy Stanley asked about the use of compulsory purchase orders in town centres to bring buildings back to life. Deputy Smyth put a number of questions to the witnesses individually. My questions focused on volunteerism and the need for a co-ordinated approach. I ask the representatives from Free Market to respond.