Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

We have come from a position where the figure was effectively zero. We were able to instigate the programme only in recent years when the necessary resources were available. This is not merely a national project, there is involvement on the part of local authorities, communities and the Department. As stated, 57 applications were received and 27 pools have been completed and opened, eight are under construction and a further 12 are at various stages of development. The latter will be completed and we must then move on to the next round.

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