John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Treacy. I have visited Abbotstown a couple of times in recent months. I was impressed by the amount of activity, the number of new facilities and the advances made therein. Pitches will be opened in the near future by the FAI and the GAA. The visuals on the ground are good.

Before handing over to members, I might ask a couple of questions. The witnesses have given an account of their roles and activities, but what will be the effect of the Sport Ireland Bill on the ground? It will result in the amalgamation of the National Sports Campus Development Authority, NSCDA, and the Irish Sports Council. Will there be job losses or efficiencies and will the situation be better than it is now? Is the Irish Sports Council happy with the governance of sport in Ireland? The NGBs that get money from it must be accountable for the way in which they spend it. From time to time, we hear of plans not being implemented, etc. I do not have any specific organisation in mind.