I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 117 to 120, inclusive, together.
In February last, I met the IRFU and the FAI and requested them to assess and delineate their needs for stadium facilities and to come back to me with proposals for meeting these needs. I received an executive summary of their report yesterday and the final report will be available on 28 April next. I am currently examining the proposals in the IRFU and FAI executive summary report with a view to finalising my overall report to Government on all options for the provision of modern stadium facilities for major sporting events. This report will also incorporate my evaluation of expressions of interest received in the procurement of a privately funded stadium at Abbotstown. I do not intend making any further statement on the matter until the Government has decided on the further action to be taken.
In relation to expenditure to date on the national stadium project, €3.1 million has been expended since 2000 on the Sports Campus Ireland project, including the National Aquatic Centre, in respect of planning, site survey work and general preparation and development of the entire campus site. Meetings have taken place with the three major sporting bodies, the Gaelic Athletic Association, the Football Association of Ireland and the Irish Rugby Football Union in connection with the stadium project. Discussions have also taken place with the following agencies: the Office of Public Works, Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Limited, the Department of Finance, the National Treasury Management Agency, Dublin Docklands Development Authority and Dúchas, the heritage service.