Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)

I acknowledge that as a very significant positive, where appropriate. It is not always the answer but it is a positive when appropriate.

I acknowledge that many of the funded organisations are facing significant challenges and many are carrying significant deficits. I am crossing over into another area here but there has been a significant increase in this budget and there will be further discussion on that tomorrow. For the Deputy's benefit, in case he is not here tomorrow, I will be saying there is a significant uplift that will increase the funding going to a number of these organisations.