Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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Just to follow on from what Deputy Murphy said on disadvantage, an index or measurement is available. It used to be based on what was known as Gamma statistics back in the 1990s. There is a new name for it now but it eludes me. There can be areas that look quite prosperous but within them, there can be pockets of serious disadvantage. We see that in farming too and in the context of funding allocations, I would make the point that there are minorities within areas that would appear to be very prosperous on a national scale.

I am not very familiar with the Abbotstown facility but have been trying to learn more about it over the past couple of days. A big stadium project was planned for the site, which was christened the Bertie Bowl at one stage. That did not happen, as far as I know. That has not been put in place. There are courtyard offices on the site, which I understand are the offices of Sport Ireland. I am seeking "Yes" or "No" answers to get a clear picture of what is on the campus. There is a large site with some buildings on it. Is Sport Ireland in charge of the whole campus?