Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein)

I thank the Minister for his response. The Gathering is a significant initiative and I am delighted to hear it is being launched this Friday. People have been very enthusiastic about it. However, like many other Deputies, I ask about the arrangements and the criteria for funding under the scheme. I ask what levels of co-operation exist between the Minister's Department and the cultural and tourism bodies and the local authorities regarding the Gathering initiative.

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