Mr. Cian ? Lion?in:

What I referred to earlier is the conversation that will happen across the Government and the review of the NDP will be critical. I understand that conversation will start soon. It will set financial parameters for the next phase of the national development plan and as a Department - supported by some of the asks that are emerging from sports such as football in Ireland and other sports - we will make a very strong case for increased funding. We recognise there is a limit to taxpayer funding but we will certainly make as strong a case as possible. The Department will then be in a better position to answer the Chair's question more accurately when we know the quantum of funding that is available there.