Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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I thank Mr. Doyle and his officials for their responses thus far.

I would like to return to the swimming pool issue mentioned by other Deputies and the Department's oversight of swimming pools. The current Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, has been very vocal about Glenalbyn swimming pool, which is in his constituency. It also happens to be in my constituency. This pool was closed in December 2013 and in-filled in December 2016. What is the role of the Minister and the Department with regard to swimming pools? I am sure this is not the only swimming pool alluded to today. This is not a desirable situation. It is, in fact, an extremely upsetting and distressing situation for the local communities concerned. Perhaps Mr. Doyle would provide some feedback on this issue.