Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will talk about the League of Ireland. I hope Cork City win another title this year back-to-back. I wish every team well. It is a very competitive league and expensive operation for clubs. It brings great joy and creates bonds of unity among supporters when they go to Turner's Cross or Markets Field, as Senator Gavan said. It is important that we support League of Ireland football and all the nurseries which allow players to become part of the league. We must also recognise the contribution the League of Ireland has made to our international team and cross-channel football.

I again thank the Members for their co-operation today.