Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)

Perhaps the Deputy could be more specific in his contribution. I presume the Deputy refers to a number of heritage grants administered by the Department which will be announced shortly. I am visiting the Heritage Council tomorrow and I will bring to its attention his frustration with the non-announcement of these grants. I hope when they are announced the Deputy will be pleased that some of the projects to which he refers will receive grants.

St. Fin Barre's cathedral in Cork should be of particular interest to all of us, in particular to Deputy Ciarán Lynch and Deputy Sandra McLellan who represent Cork city and county respectively. It is of national importance and vital that the cathedral is properly preserved. We must ensure it is not damaged further by rain. Those grants will be announced shortly.

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