Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I will be brief. I would like to make a speech but that is not allowed. The Minister sold himself short when he said he was a friend of the arts. Everyone realises the Minister has been a tremendous supporter of the arts, not just when in government but also for years when a member of the Opposition. I welcome very much what he has achieved, particularly in that Department and in those offices in Killarney. Nobody had made use of those offices but the Minister has done so. He has held meetings in those offices early on Monday mornings with people in the arts. He has brought together people from all over and great work has been done. Since Deputy Deenihan became Minister, that building has hosted exhibitions and shows and it is a great credit to him. He comes, of course, from the literary capital that is the kingdom and, therefore, I would not expect anything less.