Maire Devine (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I was a camogie player in Dublin and then Belfast in the 1980s and 1990s. It is great to see the difference that has been made in the North. Communities can now play football or camogie without hassle. There has been a great improvement there.

Mr. Horan spoke about well-being and mental health. The logo, the wearing of the jerseys and players speaking out about their struggles and difficulties has definitely added to the destigmatisation of those suffering from mental ill health. The GAA in Crumlin, my area, is hosting safeTALK, which helps to protect communities from the risk of suicide. Young people, girls in particular, come to the club with difficulties, and the club is trying to do its best to help. We have to encourage the personnel at clubs to do the training and feel confident in helping these individuals, even if that only involves acknowledging the problem and passing it on to professionals.

The "grey to green" idea is very important for Dublin. I know there is a lot of love for Dublin in this Chamber. It has been congratulated over the past year, or perhaps it was over the last four years, with passion by everybody in this Chamber. Certainly between the canals in Dublin 8, there are issues with the pitches, and St. Kevin's hurling club is going through financial issues. Perhaps the new president could magically help with that as well.

The idea of vetting should be universal. All organisations should do that the Garda is backlogged with applications. It seems prudent and would save time for those volunteers who want to give of their time. We are making a lot of work for ourselves with that.

I acknowledge the passion of the people involved at the coalface, including the trainers and coaches who give so much. I imagine from their number will emerge an inspiring and influential woman who will be the next president. Up the Dubs.