Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2006
20 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in regard to the development of the Abbotstown sports campus; if he has received the inter-agency study for the site that is being undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26945/06]
View answerIn November 2005 the Government gave its assent to the commencement of phase one of the development of the national sports campus at Abbotstown. The estimated cost of the project is €119m with a 4 to 5 year delivery schedule (2006-2010). The refurbishment of the State Laboratory as the new headquarters for FAI Ireland is taking place and planning and preparation for the main development is currently in progress.
The inter agency study referred to by the Deputy is in progress and I expect that it will be delivered in the Autumn. This study, once agreed and completed will be a blueprint for the planning process under which the development of facilities at Abbotstown will take place.
