Mr. Fintan O'Brien:

There were a couple of issues raised there. One of the themes we were touching on was this availability of funding across schemes. It is a constant challenge for us to make sure we have them being complementary but not overlapping. For example, paths within towns would not generally be funded within ORIS but they may be funded under CLÁR or TVR. It is through that constant review of schemes that we do not end up duplicating what we are funding, which can be challenging.

Regarding who can apply for ORIS, there is a mix there of local authorities, local development companies, LDCs, and indeed State bodies - they are allowed approve as well. Regardless, across all our schemes, the idea is that these groups - which are local authorities and LDCs - are well positioned to engage directly with community groups. I do not know how many countless projects I have seen at this stage but without those community groups, the projects do not exist. They are the absolute lifeblood of those projects.

On a wider point - and I do not want to stray outside, Chair - that is also something we are looking at in respect of the upcoming new rural policy, namely, that idea of community input, how we support that better and how we ensure we are not running that well dry. That is absolutely central to the whole thing. I do not know if there is anything else in particular I have not picked up on for the Deputy.