I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 to 175, inclusive, together.
I met with the Consumers’ Association of Ireland on 25th June. The meeting discussed the financial situation of the Association and the possibility of future exchequer funding. I advised the Association that, notwithstanding difficulties it may be experiencing in managing its finances, exchequer support could only be considered where the expending of public funds would represent value for money. The Association advised that it intended to submit a proposal setting out a business case for funding support from the exchequer. The Association has yet to forward a proposal for funding to my Department.