Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Minister on what it has done for so many people. In talking about men's sheds, we could incorporate females into the sheds as well.

I know many people who retired some years ago who are now involved with men's sheds. They are giving back to the community in terms of the expertise they have. They are also training other men in the men's sheds, which is important. The Minister is quite right. It is vital that funding can be made available for the men's sheds in the future. It is money well spent, whether it comes through the LEADER programme, the community enhancement programme or otherwise. Equipment and materials are costly and it is important that we ensure the funding is made available for these people to continue the wonderful work they are doing.

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