Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I ran out of time during my last reply.

On the issue of information and returning information for those 50 organisations, there was a deadline date of 23 November. As of 29 November, of the 50 organisations, just over half had returned their applications. A further group have asked for an extension and this has been granted until this Friday, 7 December.

The Deputy logically asked what will happen with the other organisations. The plan is to begin a process of engagement similar to what we did this year for the 50 organisations. Truthfully, I do not have a specific date for when this will happen in 2019 but I will make enquiries and revert directly to the Deputy. Phase 1 of the plan is to begin the restoration of those 50 organisations, starting in April 2018 and then use 2019 to carry out a similar exercise with the other section 39 organisations.

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