Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Deputy and ask him to follow up directly with me in respect of those last two points.

I value the work of FRCs. I met their national representatives recently. As the Deputy is aware, an application process is under way for the creation of five additional FRCs. I wish it were more but that was the funding provided in the previous budget. I hope we can do more in that space, going forward. There is also an issue in respect of their viability. They have been clear on that point, notwithstanding they were all brought up to the point of €160,000. They are seeking more funding. Everything is dependent on how we negotiate the budget. There are many competing demands, many of which have been raised at this meeting. We will do all we can.