I appeal to the Minister of State to ensure that every financial support possible is given to our elite athletes in the lead-up to the London 2012 games, because this is our greatest opportunity ever to achieve maximum success at an Olympic Games. We have the maximum opportunity because we are only 30 minutes away by air and our climate is similar. I appeal to the Minister of State to ensure our athletes are supported financially by the State over the next 12 to 18 months in the lead-up to the games. They are training currently and some have attained the qualifying standards. I hope the State stands by them over the next 12 challenging months as they prepare for London in 2012. They deserve our full support.