There are two issues here, namely, first, the opening up of Croke Park and, second, what will happen as regards international soccer matches during the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road. I fully support the opening up of Croke Park during the period in which Lansdowne Road is being redeveloped. I will support the Minister in any action he takes in asking the GAA to ensure Croke Park is opened up during the period in question. I do not believe it is within our remit, or that of the Minister, to tell the GAA what to do. That organisation will do what it wants to do when the congress is held in April.
I ask the Minister to continue to make representations to the GAA. Has he engaged in any further meetings with the association in recent days, particularly in view of the fact that, instead of being given in the form of two payments, the €40 million in funding will now be given in one tranche? Has he had any further meetings with the president of the GAA, Seán Kelly, in respect of this matter or has there been any change in the Government's attitude towards the association in respect of the opening up of Croke Park during the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road?