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McVerry Trust says it is not in a position to face questions from housing committee over financial turmoil

Charity also said it could not discuss a recent €15 million government bailout with TDs as it has not yet met the criteria for the funding

The controversy, first revealed during the summer, prompted notifications to the Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) and the department. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Representatives of the Peter McVerry Trust have claimed it would be “premature” to appear before politicians this month to face questions over recent financial troubles at the housing and homeless charity.

The trust wrote to the Oireachtas committee on housing in recent days expressing concerns about appearing before TDs and Senators while two separate statutory investigations into the charity remain ongoing.

In a letter sent on Tuesday, the trust also said it could not discuss ...