James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to put on the record of this House that my Department and I value very much the counselling and mediation services ACCORD provides to married couples. The same applies to Tusla and that is why it continues to fund ACCORD. I have made it clear that pre-marriage counselling and training is not the core mission of Tusla.

Bishop Nulty stated on radio that the money allowed ACCORD to do a little extra in terms of the provision of pamphlets and manuals. We would prefer not to have to cut anyone's budget, but this is the reality.

The Deputy alluded to Atlantic Philanthropies. I want to ensure no message from this House in any way undermines or disrespects the wonderful work Atlantic Philanthropies has done in this country.

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