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

I certainly hope it will be available because it will be used in deciding how resources are to be spent. Resources are and will be available, but it is a question of priorities. The attention the St. Patrick's Day celebrations attract for the country across the world was the subject of much positive reaction in Dublin Castle. Without making a total commitment, I will be pushing the idea with the Government to see what we can do. It may be on a small scale next year with the idea continuing in subsequent years when we can provide more funding.

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