Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I rise today to raise two issues. They are two good news stories. One is the fact that the first women's shed is going to hold its meeting in Limerick tonight. It is based in the Dooradoyle-Raheen area. I would like to wish the committee of Emma, Jackie, Mary, Margaurette, Jackie, Sinead and Eimear all the very best. It started out as a women's walking group and its main aim is physical, mental and social health. Some things they have on offer so far include yoga, baking, home DIY, car maintenance, IT, crochet, mindfulness, music and art. There are many more strings to their bow. I wish them all the best. It is being held in Garryowen Rugby club at 7 p.m. tonight. It is open to women of all ages. I welcome the fact that so many women's sheds are opening up around the country. There is a very successful one in Newport as well and many others around the country. The Deise women's shed in Waterford is a very successful one. I wish all the women's sheds, and the men's sheds, all the best for the future.

I also wish Róisín Ní Riain all the best. She is a paralympian from Limerick. So far in 2022, she has won two medals in Madeira. She was one of the youngest swimmers in her race. She will become a household name for swimming and the Paralympics. I wish her all the best for the rest of the competition. We are very proud of her having won two medals to date.