Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am aware of that because new vehicles were provided to the Civil Defence in my constituency this year. That is welcome. The money has at least been spent well. It is right to acknowledge the work being done by the Civil Defence the length and breadth of the country. I see members of the Civil Defence at events in my constituency every weekend. They also attend when major problems arise, day or night, and it is only right and proper that we acknowledge that. I welcome any money that is channelled through the Department of Defence to the Civil Defence because its members are unsung heroes. They are volunteers who do a fantastic job week in and week out for communities, which benefit as a result. The Chairman asked a valid question about the Dormant Accounts Fund but any money provided to the Civil Defence is money well spent.