Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The suggestion made in the Deputy's second point is premature. I do not know whether any bureaucratic or administrative issue would arise if that recommendation were to proceed. It is only one of several but has been the most extensively highlighted. I do not see what complexity would attach to the process or administration of payments to those affected by the conflict that would require another support system to interact between the individuals or families concerned and the commission set up to disburse the money. The remembrance fund commission ended on 31 October having been extended for several years. I understand the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has written to Justice for the Forgotten regarding its funding and that his Department is providing €125,000 for next year.

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