Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before I give the Senator the official response, I want to say that my heart is with her on this issue and I will give her an example in that regard. I come from Mayo. There is a place called Bellacragher, a disadvantaged area, as the Cathaoirleach will confirm. It is an area that would not have the wealth of many other areas in the county or the country, yet a man has set up an organisation in Bellacragher which is involved in the activity about which the Senator spoke. He has second-hand boats and great support from the national sailing federation. He has given an opportunity to young people who would never otherwise have one, in terms of resources or money, to get involved in this activity.

The Senator referred to Annalise Murphy. We had a fabulous Olympic Games. I compliment the participants in both the Olympics and the Paralympics who did the country proud. Ms Murphy, who was a great competitor, was very unlucky. I had the pleasure of meeting her in Farmleigh. I met her mother also before the event. I take the opportunity to congratulate her.

We have an abundance of water in this country-----