Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)

That is the Department - the taxpayer. They must be recognised at all times. That happens in America and elsewhere, but sometimes it does not happen here, so I would like to recognise the work of Ulster Bank. Anyway, John McGrane chaired a meeting of the group, which has some really good people on it, including Kingsley Aitkens, Maurice Foley, Gemma Duke, Eamon Carroll, Stuart McLaughlin, who was in the Gallery earlier, Fiona Ross and others. They came up with some really good proposals and I hope we will able to get some funding for the arts as a result of implementing them.

My very good official who is sitting behind me has brought to my attention that culture night is on Friday this week. It is important that Senators support the very good events, which are free of charge, all over the city and the country.

I thank Senators for their attention.