Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister of State who is always welcome. He is not here often enough. We will have to have him here more often to speak on sports subjects, in particular. Like music, sport transcends all barriers and is a unifying force. I compliment the Minister of State on the restoration of sports grants. I know the work that went into this decision and that the Minister of State had to fight his corner. His efforts are respected the length and breadth of the country and the money is well spent. Money spent on sport and sports clubs - irrespective of the sport involved - is money well spent.

I feel the passion in speaking about sport. We have the Louth jersey. We also have a Roscommon or Mayo one. I do not know which one Senator John Kelly wears. Tipperary is represented. We have the Dubs represented and a Member from Galway is sitting behind me.