Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

No, I think he was at a private event. I was canvassing, and people were asking for the Deputy. I was also in Dungarvan. It was a beautiful day. The sun was out and we were talking about the launch of the traditional Irish music festival. The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, knows about it. I was also in Tramore meeting young guys and girls in the surfing school there. I very much enjoyed my visit and I will be back shortly.

In regard to the PPP, it is my intention and that of the Government, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, Deputy Ó Cathasaigh, Senator Cummins, and all Waterford Deputies that it would go ahead. That was my commitment when I was Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and it remains my commitment as Taoiseach.

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