I appeal to the Taoiseach in the context of his role and the responsibility he has for the north-east inner city task force. In the Gallery above us, we have Bobby, Reuben and Christy, along with their coach, Steven, from the Corinthians Boxing Club. This club represents the very best of the north inner-city. More than 40 children train there three nights a week, plying their craft and developing the discipline and responsibility they need. This boxing club is about to close because it cannot afford its electricity bills. Its equipment is not up to standard, but the club is not going to chase children around for subs during a cost-of-living crisis. I appeal to the Taoiseach to do everything in his power to keep this boxing club open because if it closes, the north inner city will feel the effects. This club really is on its knees and I appeal to the Taoiseach to keep it open.

Whatever I can do, I will do. I want to keep a boxing club of that calibre and quality open because it provides wonderful opportunities in the sport of boxing to young people. I will ask the Minister of State with special responsibility for sport, Deputy Chambers, to follow up with the Deputy. I think we should also follow up with Dublin City Council as well. Grants have been allocated to sporting bodies-----

They have not gone to-----

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-----been allocated to sporting authorities around the energy issue, to the national parent bodies, as I understand it. This money will be allocated at the end of December. We must try to find a way to ensure that clubs like this get supports. There should be a facility through the local authority to sort these things out.

It has not worked.

We will follow through on it.