Ulick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)

-----reconsider involving the Red Cross in Mayo and Galway, which has such a proven record in the context of carrying out assessments and delivering funding? Community welfare officers are already dealing with major backlogs. People in Loughrea were obliged to queue in the rain in order to see their local officer. Will the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government provide assurances that those assessing claims are properly trained and familiar with the task required of them?

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