Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for the presentation. Like Deputy Dillon, this initiative is new to me and it certainly seems interesting. On the companies aspect, and Deputy Mythen referred to this point, and concerning those involved in the drinks or gambling industries, will they invest? Would that not be a conflict of interest? Would there be concern regarding the role of such companies in particular projects? Mention was also made that the Minister has committed to collaborating with sport and to pay for two SOCs in two local authorities.

What will that look like? Which are the two local authorities? How will it work itself out?

With regard to SOC, will that work through an NGB, such as the cricket NGB, the FAI or whatever, or will it work directly with the particular group? Also, there was reference to applying for grants and grant funding. There are disadvantaged areas that struggle to do that. Is there a concern that the big three in Irish sport will have an advantage over the smaller NGBs spread across the country?