Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I assume the sports capital grants will be allocated. In this case, is the Minister examining using a different allocation method to fill the gaps that need to be filled rather than wait for applications to be submitted? In June last year approval was sought for the construction of a national indoor arena, but it has not been forthcoming. The IRFU will not proceed on a basis of uncertainty. We received a heavily redacted briefing document. I am surprised that the Department did this. It makes it very difficult to figure out the critical issues involved. Will the Minister outline them?

What is the Minister's attitude to the retention of the 9% VAT rate? In the event that it is increased, will the Minister seek the income generated by it to be made available to the Department to be invested in tourism-related initiatives? Fáilte Ireland is seeking a doubling of its allocation. Is it intended to put a salary cap in place? A new chief executive is to be recruited. I am trying to get an idea of how the money might be spent.