Vol. 512 No. 2
125 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Health and Children if core funding will be provided to a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 7 in view of the fact it is unique and provides a major support service to over 40 voluntary caring organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25795/99]
The Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups Limited acts as an umbrella body for a number of diverse voluntary organisations which have their offices in the building. The building is owned and maintained by the Eastern Health Board and is given over on licence and free of charge by the board to the Carmichael centre. I understand that the Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups Limited levies a charge on the various voluntary groups for their use of the building. These voluntary groups, in turn, make applications for funding to a wide range of statutory bodies, including the Eastern Health Board.
