Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We also did a special scheme for rugby. Every year, as long as I am there, we will look for ways to support sporting organisations, because it is not about elite athletes; it is about grassroots sports and giving young boys and girls and opportunity to participate. My plan as Minister of State is to try and keep it up. Senator Bradford raised two issues. One of them I will not get into, but as regards the League of Ireland - I know he is passionate about this - I want to congratulate Senator Moran and Dundalk on winning the league this year.