Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My apologies, I will. Deputy McLoughlin is correct that extra funding was made available last year. With regard to additional funding this year, it is something I will consider later in the year when I see how my expenditure is going. I fully support the men's sheds. The organisation does a tremendous job for the Tidy Towns competition, communities and sporting organisations. Primarily, however, it gives men an outlet and an opportunity to meet and talk to each other. That is good for their well-being. I am delighted with the great success of this scheme.

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