Conor Lenihan (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I apologise, I intended to answer that question. I have not spoken to the IFA, nor did I instruct my officials to do so. However, my officials were contacted by representatives of the IFA who expressed their concern about the situation in Self Help. My officials were mindful of the fact that the basis for Self Help's funding is essentially founded on the support of the IFA throughout the State. It is a charity that is rooted in rural areas,

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