Colm Keaveney (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I congratulate both Deputies on their elevation to a fine summit. I extend my best wishes to them and their families.

Earlier this year, the Department denied 26 groups critically important funding under the scheme to support national organisations, SSNO, funding programme. One of the Minister's first actions after his appointment was to reverse that position and to provide access to funding for organisations that provide important services in the community. Will the Minister make a statement today with respect to his long-term plan for supporting these organisations?

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