Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I think the Deputy and myself should have a chat off-line with regard to the organisation he has referred to, Save our Homeless Dundalk. The information I have is that there is not any record of an application for funding. Certainly, the Department is not aware of any application for funding so perhaps we can engage off-line. I will be happy to discuss it with the Deputy and to provide any assistance that I can.

On the broader issue, I know it is not related to the organisation the Deputy has mentioned, but we can all agree on the importance of good governance and good financial controls wherever people in organisations are engaging with very vulnerable people and where taxpayers' money is being used. I know that has no relation to the organisation mentioned by the Deputy. I would be happy to discuss the issue with the Deputy off-line and to be of whatever assistance we can to him.

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