Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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In a moment. Mr. Ó Flannagáin referred to the important factor of the economy and mentioned that some 800,000 visitors attended the fleadh ceoil when it was held in Cavan and this was worth €105 million to the region. That significant amount came from an independent assessment. Can Mr. Ó Flannagáin tell us more about that? How independent was the assessment? We hear figures thrown about and hear much speculation as to worth, value and attendances. Therefore, it would be important to be able to verify these are real figures.

We will allow Mr. McCarthy respond first.