Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is healthy that we have the debate and the funding has oversight. It is important that the Government continues to support both sectors and continues to invest in the fund to underpin two very important industries..

I thank Senators for their contributions and the amendments they have put forward. The Government, however, will not accept the amendments but will continue to work closely with both industries to ensure that the funding is spent effectively, that integrity and welfare are central to how the funding is spent and that the industries continue to be important parts of the economy.