Catherine Noone (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I apologise for missing the presentation but I was in the Seanad for a Commencement matter. I thank the witnesses for coming here today. I have read their presentation. I was not a scout but my sisters were and they loved it. I am very friendly with the family who per seran the scouts over the years. I am not sure what the organisation is now in Mayo, where I come from, but they were very committed and provided a lot of enjoyment to children in the area.

Is there any reason to believe that funding will not be forthcoming for the World Scout Moot next year? It seems to me to be a project that would necessarily receive funding. What level would the funding be? In communities where scout groups do not have their own buildings, are GAA clubs, town halls and community centres generally co-operative in providing a venue? I would imagine they are. I thank the witnesses for the positive work they do for children around the country.