Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

To answer Senator Cassells' first question, in terms of funding arrangements, there is no contingency from our perspective. We take applications whether it is for Dalymount Park, Tolka Park or for any other use.

We expect drawdown in respect of the design work for Dalymount Park to happen shortly; it may already be under way. That is one of the few projects on which there has been progress in that design work has commenced. We are hoping it can advance to planning permission stage at some point next year. The funding arrangements are a matter for Dublin City Council. I know there is a campaign around that issue. As I have previously stated in responses to parliamentary questions in the Dáil, it is a matter for the councillors.