Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I want to raise an issue with the Minister. If it is a policy issue, we can discuss it on a different day but I want to bring it onto the agenda. It is the issue of funding for veterans associations. The Minister mentioned St. Bricin's Military Hospital. The Irish United Nations Association has its base just a stone's throw away in Stoneybatter. During my time on Dublin City Council we received a request every year for a small donation to assist the association with infrastructure changes or just to keep the group going. Veterans associations are really important and I would like to discuss how we can better assist their members in order that they do not have to keep fundraising because I am sure they have better things to do with their time.