Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I get many invitations, but the Deputy's invitation to spend a night with him on the Blasket Islands is a unique one. I probably cannot resist it, to be fair. I know that part of the world well.

I visited recently and there is a great community there. The Office of Public Works was delighted to be able to sort out the issue with the playground with the local community. I thank Deputy Griffin for facilitating that meeting. I was there previously ag foghlaim na Gaeilge. I commit to going down again as soon as the weather permits to see the conditions. It is a long time since I was on the island as a student. I would like an opportunity to return to see the conditions for myself. It is a place the OPW holds dear. We welcome the opportunity to be able to invest with the local community because it is an important part of our heritage.

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