David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is great teamwork in our constituency. It is great to be able to work with a colleague like that. I want to bring the Minister of State back to the question of sites. We have enthusiastic clubs and whether they are building sports fields or getting a lawn mower, the grant can make a big difference to them. I say well done to the Minister, the Minister of State and the officials. The issue now seems to be how we can give money and not how we cannot give it. The philosophy and vision have turned around in a big way. Many clubs cannot find a place for a sports field, running track or swimming pool, as I said earlier. In many communities, clubs do not have the wherewithal or finance to get started. As part of the review, will the Minister of State have a look at how clubs and communities can be assisted, particularly clubs from more disadvantaged areas that will really find it difficult? Perhaps local authorities do not see this as a priority. Will the Minister of State look at this and take it on board as an issue?

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