Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Page 61 of the programme for Government states that this Government will support a consultative process for sports clubs and voluntary organisations to recover and enhance their impact in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Last week in Kildare town, we had a situation where St. Brigid's Boxing Club was locked out of its premises. The Taoiseach may not be aware of St. Brigid's Boxing Club but perhaps he should familiarise himself with it because it has 300 Kildare titles, 200 Leinster titles, 55 Irish titles, 4 European medals and a world medal, among other accolades. The people of Kildare are proud of this club and it now has a professional world champion in Katelynn Phelan. Will the Government intervene to ensure the survival of this club, which has such a positive impact on mental health, particularly during Covid? All the members and their families need help.

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