John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for her reply and take this opportunity, along with my colleagues, to wish her well in her new portfolio. I was delighted to hear the Minister speak last week of the importance of tourism, culture and sport as a brief. It is hoped she will get the support and backing she believes it deserves. I also wish former Minister and Deputy, Mr. Martin Cullen, well on his road to recovery. It cannot be said that there is a need for gender balance in this House in regard to sports issues. The matter is in safe hands on all sides of the House.

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