Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yesterday was World Mental Health Day. Every time we turn on the radio these days, people are talking about mental health issues. If we go back to what happened in Creeslough on Friday, we can see the outpouring of support for residents. I compliment the Government for coming out and offering support. This is going to have an awful effect, especially on students who went to school with those children. To see the whole thing unfold on television was so sad. I offer my sympathies to all and I compliment all those involved in the wonderful work over the weekend.

Today is International Day of the Girl. It is opportune that the Irish soccer team are playing the match tonight, which is on RTÉ 2 at 8 p.m. I wish them the very best of luck. I believe that greater supports are needed for females in sport. As has been highlighted in this Chamber, there are many supports in place for male teams but not for the female teams. While we have started to move in the right direction, we need to increase our support. I wish the soccer team the very best of luck this evening and, hopefully, we will see them qualifying tonight.