Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do not wish to appear ignorant, but that appears to be a copy and paste of the answer I got last year. The sum of €500,000 was to build the facility, not for the day-to-day running costs. As the Minister will be aware, Covid has impacted on the ability of many clubs and organisations around the country to access funding streams. This club provides stables for 20 youths in the Clondalkin area. It teaches them proper urban horsemanship and provides livery. This is all at a very low cost to the community, which otherwise would not be able to provide it.

The Minister referred to education. Some club members have progressed into careers with horses in a short period, including horse racing. One member has gone into veterinary practices. The club is doing everything possible to keep going. I thank my colleague, Deputy Carthy, for visiting the club recently. As I did last year, I invite the Minister to do the same so he can see it for himself. I would appreciate if he could outline any other supports the club can access.

See this speech in context