Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I travel in my role as Chairman, as do other members. Everywhere we go I have to commend the work done by our consulates, embassies and ambassadors. They will always give priority to the GAA to ensure that we see the work it and local clubs are doing. No matter what reception one attends on our behalf, young GAA players always attend. The €3 million the Department has given to the GAA over the past number of years was money well worth spending. Obviously, it works in partnership, which is extremely important.

Mr. O'Neill's legacy will be that he extended the games worldwide, in particular in the media. That is something for which he will be remembered. That is extremely important for most members of our diaspora. We saw a match live in Hanoi some time ago. I am sure that is happening all over the place. Technology has moved on very quickly. It will be part of the legacy he leaves as uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael.

Are the members okay with that? I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. They have given us some very interesting facts on their work abroad and the number of people on board. It is good to hear that the GAA is extending the facility for the diaspora for those suffering from stress and other problems. Many of the Irish abroad suffer from stress and mental health problems. As the witnesses said, some of the centres in the US are in old buildings and there is always a new way of doing things. We always have to be learning. The GAA's role in that area has been extremely important and for that I commend the witnesses.

We will keep in touch and the presentation has been important to us. We have learned something, as I am sure have those watching the proceedings, about the important role Cumann Lúthchleas Gael plays all over the world and at home. For that we thank it. The witnesses have dealt with all of the questions very comprehensively and we look forward to keeping in touch with them regarding other issues which will affect the committee.

We will go into private session for the rest of the meeting. Is that agreed? Agreed.