Brendan,
Cluain Tarbh were denied their right of appeal or any hearing because the Dublin County Committee made the decision in conjunction with the Ard Comhairle to suspend the branch. This decision should only have been made by the full county committee at very least. The full county board should have been involved and Cluain Tarbh should have been allowed to present its case. As regards the outstanding money owed to the contractors etc., the loans were approved and awaiting trustee signatures to draw down the funds but the trustees did not sign. The same amount of money has now been sourced by HQ and the trustee signatures would presumably have been required for these borrowings too. This project will need good will to repay borrowings and ensure its success. Local support is vital. As a cluain Tarbh member I respect your position and feel you should respect mine. As with all difficult disputes dialogue is the best way forward.