James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In the context of the Special Criminal Court, this programme is not really relevant to that in any way. The economic discrimination is a matter for domestic policy, as I understand it, rather than anything through this programme.

The programme is, as I say, open to the judicial bodies but also to other interconnected bodies - perhaps the Courts Service, the Prison Service or other training bodies as well. It highlights that under the previous programme, only €700,000 came to Ireland out of nearly €400 million that was available. On a broader point, one of the things we are a little weak at is tapping into funding of this type that is available within the European Union. It is something I will be raising with the Department in terms of making sure that this programme is highlighted to whomever can avail of it and that these people would be helped and facilitated if they are looking for funding. It is certainly important funding that is available and I would like us to take advantage of it.