Joe O'Reilly (Fine Gael)
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Some of my areas will overlap a little with Deputy McAuliffe's. Naturally, there are common themes. Having said that, there are a number of questions I want to put. I notice in Mr. Benson's submission he says the underspending has been eliminated. As he is well aware, a common matter that arises at this and similar committees and in similar discussions is that local authorities are underspending on Traveller accommodation or failing to use their budgets. If I understood his submission correctly, Mr. Benson has evidence to suggest that is no longer the case. If that is so, I would like him to comment. Insofar as it is not so, what does he propose to do about it? It would be reassuring to know it was not the case because it is a common perception.