Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)

Ar an chéad dul síos ba mhaith liom mo chomhgairdeas a gabháil don Aire in a phost nua agus tá súil agam go mbeidh séábalta teacht go dtí Tiobraid Árann i rith an tsamhraidh. I am delighted with the Minister's answer. Does he intend to publish a policy within the next 12 months on young people and the arts in the context of reduced funding? I hope he will be able to do so. I am delighted there are two schools in the Visitors Gallery today, including the Presentation Convent in Kilmallock. Tá fáilte rompu go léir. These pupils are also very artistic and recently won some awards for their fashion show. I am delighted they are in the House.

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