National Sports Venue.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005

Wednesday, 26 January 2005

Ceisteanna (432)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

496 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if it is possible to designate Tolka Park, Richmond Road, Dublin, as a national sports venue; and if he will further investigate the legal side of this issue. [34595/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Mr. O’Donoghue)

I have no plans to designate Tolka Park, Richmond Road, Dublin, which is leased at present to Shelbourne Football Club, as a national sports venue. I do not intend, therefore, to investigate the legal side of this issue.