Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Public Accounts Committee

Exceptional Funding of the Peter McVerry Trust: Discussion

2:00 am

Photo of John BradyJohn Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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To keep the head above water. In relation to Mr. Doherty's role prior to taking on the position of CEO, he was the director of housing and communications. He already referred to some of the difficulties in his role as communications officer. There has been phenomenal work done by Fr. Peter McVerry. He is outspoken on the failures, difficulties and challenges facing homelessness and the rising figures. Mr. Doherty tried to circle that square as such. I do not want to put words in his mouth but he spoke about a strong relationship or a good relationship between the former CEO, the Department and Ministers. Am I correct in saying that?