Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)

When I spoke on this Bill last night, I agreed it is a good idea in principle. It is important that everything to do with sport is properly overseen and given the leadership it deserves. A total of 30 governing bodies have indicated they intend to use the new complex. How sure is the Minister of State that they will use it? I am delighted the FAI will use the campus as its headquarters but what about rugby, Gaelic games and hockey? How does the campus link with Croke Park? There has been much talk about Abbotstown over the years and the legislation will be passed shortly. Will we soon find out what organisations will take part or is there a danger that when the campus is built half the organisations mentioned will not take part?

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