William Aird (Laois, Fine Gael)

I know that, and I know the organisation will take €120,000. Deputy Healy-Rae said it is loose change after the budget. I would call it a bit of good luck money for those in south Kerry.

I am delighted the witnesses are here. It is of great benefit to us today. This discussion is so different from that of last week, when we were arguing about the budget. Today we are talking about trying to provide money to people who are really making a huge difference to the lives of a small community of people. As has been said, there is nothing better for a participant than to be able to look forward every day of the week to the one day when they will get out and do something different and be part of the community. It gives them that little bit of confidence then to get involved in the community in other ways.

I thank the witnesses very much for attending. If they would like to comment on my remarks, it will be no problem.