John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)

I thank Mr. Doherty. I note we are due to finish this session at approximately 10.45 a.m. I ask members to work with me in terms of the time allocations and try to stay within the times allocated. I also note the committee is here today to discuss the exceptional funding of the Peter McVerry Trust from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. While it is important to understand the details of how the situation arose as to why the funding was required and what oversight was undertaken by the Department and other bodies, as stated in my earlier notice, it is important that witnesses and members do not make any allegations against any third parties as they are not present and in a position to respond. We will now open the floor to members and today, the lead speaker is Deputy McAuliffe, who has nine and a half minutes in this session. All others members will have six and a half minutes. I call Deputy McAuliffe.