Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is great to have that clarified. It is helpful for the committee to be able to clearly say to people that they will be contacted and not to panic about it as such.

What advice would our guests give to people who want to help, who want to get involved and who may have given a donation to the various shows where people could call or text in with a donation?

Sometimes people, with the best will in the world, can arrive somewhere with a bunch of goods that are not needed or necessary. What advice would the witnesses have for the people who are watching this debate and want to do something constructive, but do not know what to do? Where can they donate? What is the best thing for them to do?