Terry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am particularly pleased to acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State in the House. I also acknowledge the contribution he has made from the heart and the part he has played with great gusto and enthusiasm. Ceapaim go bhfuil tú san áit ceart. He is in the ministry closest to his heart. I am particularly pleased that he has announced that the third tranch of capital funding will be available next year. That is a great news story. As he has done, I also acknowledge the volunteers. He has personally acknowledged their contribution the length and breadth of the country. They include men and women, the young and not so young, and also the youth. They do it on days when it is not right to put anybody out in the weather conditions, but they do it in the interests of sport.

It would remiss of me not to thank my colleagues not only on my own side but also on the other side of the House for supporting the motion.