Dan Boyle (Green Party)

The final issue I wish to bring to the Leader's attention relates to a decision to be made on 31 May by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs on a restructuring of the community development support programme. Pending this decision, the Seanad should have an opportunity to ask why it is being made, the effect it will have and how resources are likely to be allocated after 31 May.

On these grounds each of the areas I have mentioned would, I feel, merit debate in this House.