Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank our guests for their responses. I asked earlier about the figures quoted in regard to the allocation of funding and the support of various very worthy causes. I presume they do not in any way encompass the high level of philanthropy and sponsorship, at both local and national level, in which our country and communities are involved. I do not know how that could be quantified or captured in figures, but I would not like the wrong message to go out about this country. People throughout the country, even those on stretched incomes, are invariably supportive of good causes. As I said earlier, that is the case in every parish and community and great work is done. Many organisations have seen their revenue streams cut substantially during this pandemic and they face difficulties in continuing to provide good services, which they are doing in challenging circumstances. In the context of the very good causes the foundation supports, has it worked with any of the groups that are strong advocates for victims of the Troubles, such as the WAVE Trauma Centre and other groups that have worked with victims of the Troubles and their families over the years? Has it worked on any projects that have helped people through ongoing difficult circumstances?