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Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: Into Knock next year.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: Not all into Dublin, into Knock.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: We had so many tourists in Kerry this year that we had to bring them out and put them elsewhere. We did such a good job for Kerry.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: It was the first time in many years that they had a great year.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: I also am delighted with the €8 million provided for the Wild Atlantic Way. This will also be a brilliant phenomenon.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: This will open up, from west Cork to Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo and Roscommon and tourists will be able to see the real beauty in every corner of this country.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: And Sligo.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: And even Tipperary.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: When we have this done, we will have so many visitors in the country that they will say this was the greatest tourism measure ever taken in this country. The €8 million will be spent on signage and viewing points to show the natural beauty. I listened to the previous speakers and I just cannot let this opportunity go. I remember three years ago when I was sitting over on that side...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: We are doing it now. I remember the saddest day since I came into politics and that I ever saw was December of that year when I saw the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance and other Ministers sitting in Government Buildings and speaking about the economy and the country. Five minutes later, they got off the stage and walked away and their seats were taken by the troika. I want to remind...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: You were part of that Government. You were part of it. Do not be washing your hands of it either.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: You were part of it and you supported them.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: I know it upsets Deputy Mattie McGrath. He was part of it. It was the saddest day for me. My grand uncle died for this country and we got the Free State. They handed over the Free State to the troika. We will have the troika out by the end of this year and we will have our economy back again. I want to say to those who are lecturing us today, "We did not create the mess. We are...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: Deputy Mattie McGrath let us down when he voted for Fianna Fáil. He let us down.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: All Deputy Mattie McGrath ever did was mouth, mouth and mouth, and never did anything about the country.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: I want to let my colleague in, but I want to say to Deputy Mattie McGrath-----

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: -----I am proud to be part of a Government that will bring back the sovereignty and independence that he, and the party he supported, let go.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: This is a great day for sport. Last year, I announced a sports capital programme, the first since 2008, and I promised we would have another round before 2016. I am glad to say I was able to get the funding to have another programme, which I hope to announce in the near future, with payments being made in 2014. This is great news for the community sports clubs across the country. With...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: However, this must be based on a comprehensive submission from the council on how current funding will be allocated in 2014 and beyond. My priority is to see the taxpayers' hard-earned money is spent on sport and not wasted. I also welcome the additional funding being provided for the indoor arena at the National Sports Campus. Since I first visited the campus two years ago, I have become...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Budget Statement 2014 (15 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: It did not add up.