Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Solidarity)
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Yes, because they are private events organised by private organisers. However, the event in Phoenix Park was a private event. It was open ticketing - there was no charge for the tickets - but it was a private event organised by the Catholic Church. Why is it appropriate for the State to spend close to €18 million of public money on a private church event in any case, not to mention the very substantial moneys that are owed by the church to the State?