Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have already answered the question about the timetable. The issue of the allocations will be addressed in the next couple of months. It will be done as speedily as possible. If I am in office when the next allocations are made, unlike Fianna Fáil, I will ensure there is no political interference whatsoever.

I think I have probably answered Deputy Imelda Munster's questions. I understand her commitment to disadvantaged areas which I do not doubt for one moment. That is true and she has made representations on many issues many times. Her party leader, Deputy Mary Lou McDonald, asked me to go to Arbour Hill Boxing Club, which I did. It is in a disadvantaged area. It was looking for a sports grant at the time and received a grant of €150,000, but I did not interfere in that process. I went to see the club several times because it was in a disadvantaged area about which I cared. It was worthy and doing fantastic work. I am sure it has acknowledged the interest many of us have shown in it. The Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Griffin, was there too.