Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I commend Mr. Francis Doherty, the chief executive at the time, who brought these matters to light at the Department, the DRHE and the appropriate regulators. Unfortunately, for reasons already in the public domain, he resigned a short time afterwards. I also acknowledge the significant role played by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive. I welcome the appointment of the former chief executive of South Dublin County Council, Daniel McLoughlin, who is providing management consultancy services, including the role of interim CEO. I have no doubt he will play a significant role in helping the Government to resolve these problems. It would be helpful if the Minister could give us more detail. A lot of information has been in the public domain. I appreciate there are two independent reviews by the Charities Regulator and the AHB Regulatory Authority. I am not looking for the Minister of State to stray into those areas. Initially, we were told a financial support package in the region of €7 million would be needed, then €10 million. If it is €15 million, it is €15 million. I am not disputing or questioning that. Of paramount importance is the security of the services for the people who need them. Additional information on what that €15 million is for and how that figure was arrived at would be welcome.

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