Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

There are two problems with the Minister's reply. The availability of funding is conditional upon signing up; if groups do not sign up they will not get their funding, which is wrong. There has not been proper dialogue and consultation with the CDPs. There is also the outstanding question of the removal of the voluntary boards and assets, which has not been addressed. It is important to put this in context. The CDPs have said they are willing to engage in consultation and I appeal to the Minister of State to do the same at this late stage.