John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

This is a simple issue and I hope the Minister of State has some good news. My adjournment matter concerns the public swimming pool in Kilkenny city, which is in a very dilapidated condition. There are detailed proposals for the building of a new pool in the city. A site has been located but the question of funding has not been resolved. I have heard mixed reports on this, from different sources. Some people have said that the Government plans to make the money available, while others have said that it is not yet available. I hope the Minister of State can tell the House that this important recreational facility for Kilkenny city and its environs can be provided as soon as possible.