Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Before we conclude, I have a couple of questions. First, to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, it is important for the record to commend her on the budget, which is historic for the disability sector. I acknowledge that.

To the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, may I ask you about the underspend on the mother and baby institutions payment scheme? It is very unfortunate. What are you doing to make sure the number of people applying increases? There are a huge number who can apply but who have not applied, and then there are people waiting.

I mention the Child Law Project funding. I know and I welcome the Department's commitment in that regard, but the project's current funding will run out in a matter of days. Could you give us an update on where the tendering for that is?