Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein)

As mentioned by other Deputies and Senators here, in his opening statement, Mr. O'Sullivan referenced how the Department changed from allocating a specific budget to local authorities in funding from 2020. Could he briefly explain the process? Let us say I am from Limerick council and am applying. How does that work? Can Mr. O'Sullivan briefly explain to me how that goes? Do I come to the Department and say we need €5 million for X, Y and Z, or for specific projects? What way is it done? How long does the process take?