John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)

The intention is to begin the work on the laboratories this year and the provision by my Department for this year is €9.5 million. I do not know if that will cover the entire cost but anticipate it will and that we will be in a position to refurbish and accommodate the FAI, I hope by the end of the year and certainly by next year. This will be of considerable assistance to the association. I do not know the precise figure involved, but the provision for this year is €9.5 million.

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