Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I move amendment No. 6:

In page 5, subsection (4), line 30, after "circumstances" to insert "and may in particular require that funding be allocated on a thematic basis during periods specified in the scheme".

Amendment No. 6 is designed to ensure that funding be allocated on a thematic basis. However, in light of what the Minister has already said, I do not feel it will be accepted. I would like to hear his response.