Mr. Sean Benton:

If I could reply on behalf of the NSCDA, the first question was on job losses. The authority has just four staff - one and a half permanent and two others on secondment. I do not envisage job losses. There will clearly be efficiencies in terms of board membership. We have 13 members, but there will only be one board in future. There will also be just one CEO's salary instead of two. The combined strength of the bodies will enable us to have a greater impact on the development of sport nationally.

It is worth highlighting that the campus authority is focused on the development of national facilities at Abbotstown and Morton Stadium. Under this Bill, the remit of Sports Ireland will be to co-ordinate facilities throughout the country in such a way as to provide for general participation and emerging elite athletes and to ensure that all necessary facilities can be developed over time.