Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)
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In respect of the national sports campus in Abbotstown, will the national indoor arena be completed or is there sufficient funding only to continue with the work? Has there been a drop in the sports capital funding? How is the funding of local clubs distributed?

The Minister made an announcement on the drinks industry sponsorship of sport. I think the decision was sensible in light of a shortfall in funding for sports if that sponsorship was lost. It would be ideal if sports events were not sponsored by drinks companies selling alcohol but I think the decision is sensible.