The Irish men's sheds movement has been in existence for the past ten years, and over that period a network of 360 sheds has been established the length and breadth of the country. There are 11 in my constituency, in County Clare. Men's sheds offer a really important social outlet for men, offering them a collaborative space in which to meet. They are very valuable. They can work with their communities. Today the Irish Men's Sheds Association held a briefing ahead of its pre-budget submission. It is time the Government provided adequate supports and measures for this really important grassroots organisation. There is a commitment in the programme for Government to do that, and I ask the Taoiseach to support that and to prioritise the Irish Men's Sheds Association in the budget talks.

I am very familiar with the Irish Men's Sheds Association and the very many different groups I have met across the country. I pay tribute to the work they do and the camaraderie, the collegiality, the ending of isolation and so on, which are very positive community developments. Local authorities assist such sheds on the ground and various groups across the country. Each has different regional, location-specific services and approaches. The answer is "Yes". I think the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage met them the other day and the Minister for Rural and Community Development will meet them as well.