Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

Earlier, I listened to Deputy Burton stating the sun was shining outside the House and that all Members were in great form. I am glad to see Deputy Deenihan co-operating in this regard. Moreover, last weekend I watched the television programme "Reeling In The Years" and the Deputy looked to be in fine fettle then. I am glad nothing has changed.

I am delighted to have the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this debate and I welcome the attendance of my party colleague, the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue. I wish him continued success in his great work. My constituency of Dublin South-West is delighted with the announcements made by the Minister this week in respect of the lottery capital sports programme. A number of projects in my constituency have been grant-aided, including the pavilion project in Tymon Park, the Greenhills Park bowling green, Kilnamanagh Football Club, in conjunction with the Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre, the Dodder Park — Old Bawn project, the Kingswood community centre and the Sacred Heart Boxing Club, Killinarden.

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