Mr. Jonathan Hill:

I thank the Senator for his comments. We share his desire to have League of Ireland facilities that match those in other similar-sized European markets. We recognise there has been 20 years of underinvestment. No one entity is to blame for that. All of us need to come together, including the clubs, which, as I said, have plans for their own stadia, training facilities and academies. We are looking to support them in that.

On the IIP programme, we are awaiting good news on a significant boost to that strategy.