Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her frank answer. The clarity she has brought to the matter is much appreciated, as is her openness in telling the House about what is to happen later today. The volunteers will welcome the clarity in regard to funding continuing until June. The Minister's reply has raised many questions about timeframes which it would not be fair of me to ask at this moment. She stated that funding is in place until June but we must know the timeframe for the completion of the report. I assume that is one of the questions she will ask later today. I note that she stated the chief scout is standing aside. There are many questions for the board in regard to compliance and governance procedures. The same policies and principles should apply in that respect whether an organisation receives €1 or €100,000 in funding.

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