Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before I call the leader, as the Cathaoirleach who invited the president of the GAA to the House last week and as a member of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, I think the comments of all Members of the House are valid. I commend Members on their balanced approach to the issue that has dominated all of the commentary of most people in the country since last Saturday night. I had the privilege of being in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last Saturday night. It was a tremendous match. The week before, we had an equally good hurling match. The sad part is that both games were not available to the majority of the people. They did not get to see the games. As a member of the GAA, Gaelic games are best served when they are promoted to an audience that is vast and wide. That did not happen on this occasion. The comments of Members on the issue of the coverage of Gaelic games is one that I hope RTÉ and the GAA reflect upon.

I now call the Leader to reply to the Order of Business.