Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

12 o’clock

I thank the Deputy very much. I know he tried very hard to get some funding ring-fenced for men's sheds. As I said, they are working very well around the country. Funding programmes are in place. I will look again at this area and if there are any savings in the Department, I will see what I can do in respect of capital works for men's sheds. The Irish Men's Sheds Association is a tremendous organisation, which has given people a new lease of life. It is only right that the Government give it support and funding through SICAP, the LEADER programme and my Department because it is an organisation that is working very well.

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