Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister has nailed it. In the post-Covid world this scheme will be more important than ever. I am very heartened to see there is an increase in funding. I urge the Minister to do everything she can to try to assist as many projects as possible. There is an element of loaves and fishes for her when she has so many applications and only a limited amount of resources. It is money very well spent that gives a return to the Exchequer and communities. It also helps to maintain Ireland and various locations around the country on the international tourism map. It gives back so much to the communities. I thank the Minister again and we look forward to the announcements.

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