Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

The list I laid before the House includes projects for phase 1. In so far as we may move on to another phase I have asked the board to examine what might be included in future phases. The first project is the national field sports training centre, catering for rugby, soccer, Gaelic games and hockey. The indoor training centre accommodation, a sports science medical facility and an all-weather synthetic pitch comprises the rest of phase 1.

Regarding Deputy Mitchell's point, we hope to receive planning permission for the entire phase in 2008. I will do everything possible to expedite it and will keep the House informed. I am waiting to hear from the board on what it believes should be included in the next phase.

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