Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I sincerely thank the Minister of State for his comments. One only has to examine the record to see the geographic spread of new swimming pools in the past. That historical record cannot be changed. We are now in a new era, but I take heart from the Minister of State's response. Despite what will be severe restrictions in sports investment, we can take great heart from the reports we have had. The Minister of State is clearly passionate and honest about what he is doing. I look forward to the future, despite those financial restrictions.

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