Mr. Cian ? Lion?in:

The requirement to have either ownership or a long lease on the property is a long-established rule of the sports capital programme going back more than 20 years.

It is about making sure there is a stability of recipient to receive taxpayers' money. Those who do not comply with that rule are eligible to apply for lesser grants and-or equipment grants. It does not have to be about ownership; it can be long lease as well. Again, I understand the FAI is trying to work with clubs on getting into those longer term leases. This is something a range of sports have had to grapple with. It is long-established practice to make sure that taxpayers' money goes into a secure, long-term space.