Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

We would not have mapping of the areas involved. That is obviously a wider cultural issue for the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism. One may not think that my constituency of Dún Laoghaire, formerly Kingstown, would be a hotbed of great Irish culture, yet Comhaltas CeoltóiríÉireann has its headquarters there and hundreds of children attend every week for traditional music. Also the first gaelscoil was set up there. It is difficult to identify an area where a particular culture may be strong or otherwise. I know everybody puts on a good show when the Minister turns up but it certainly shows a talent among the teachers who encourage the children.

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