Croke Park.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005

Tuesday, 10 May 2005

Ceisteanna (29)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

70 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the Government’s views on the decision of the GAA Congress to authorise central council to make Croke Park available, subject to certain conditions, for other sporting organisations during the period of the renovation of Lansdowne Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14996/05]

Freagraí scríofa

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

On 16 April, GAA Congress took a decision to give the power to central council to authorise the renting or leasing of Croke Park for events other than those controlled by the association during a period when Lansdowne Road is being redeveloped. I was very happy to attend the congress to congratulate the GAA at first hand on making such a positive decision.