Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

It is more to do with the fact that it is the Minister's back yard. Anyway, I will put these questions to the Minister for State. I know a director has been appointed and I very much support the person, as he is a good choice. Where are we at regarding the planning for the Ryder Cup with all the various components?

My second question is on an issue that the committee has agreed to discuss in the second half of this year. Regarding the issue of the merger in the GAA, what is the status? In trying to plan our programme to September we have asked for the GAA to come on four different dates but unfortunately, representatives are not available. We will get there. What is the status of this? Is the GAA on track, is it looking for funding? It is critically important in 2025 that we progress with this, so my two questions are on the Ryder Cup and the integration of the GAA.