Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We would be delighted to hold that event in Ireland. If the organisations involved would like to come here during The Gathering next year we would be delighted to facilitate them in doing so. If the Deputy wishes to invite them into the Houses I would be delighted to meet with and talk to them about the problems they are experiencing. I compliment everybody involved in this event, which provides disadvantaged people with a new outlook on life through their involvement in sport. Homeless people are as entitled to be involved in sport as is anybody else. The funding is provided to ensure everyone can participate in sport. That is what we are trying to do in this country. If the Deputy brings them to the Houses, I will be delighted to meet them.

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