Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Again, I want to be very clear. I am surprised the Chair would not share the view that it is important for any organisation receiving any element of State funding to make itself available to co-operate with a review in terms of governance. In this case, it had been offered an opportunity to do that over six to seven months but it refused point blank to engage to do so. This meant there was cause for concern in terms of the governance of the organisation and the funding made available. Therefore, it is not appropriate for additional funding to be made available. On the issue of funding, an opportunity was made available to the NPCPP for any outstanding debts that might have been incurred. That was covered by the Department. Secondly, on the question of who will speak or advocate on behalf of the parents, the representative of primary school parents will take over that role. That is strictly on a short-term, interim basis.