Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Yes, and the pandemic unemployment payment was €350, so we accepted people need at least that to live, at least. Maybe we could broaden that out in future. I spoke to some of the people who availed of it and they were happy because it got them off the hook. They are in a desperate situation because they are artists and they act in different ways and think in different ways. That is why they are artists. I thank the Minister for the scheme.

The funding for sports is very welcome because we all know clubs are under pressure throughout the country and especially small rural clubs. There is the cost of lighting and stuff, which clubs must have now for security, safety and all that. These are often run off diesel generators and so the funding is welcome.