Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

Granted. The CEO position has been advertised and someone of a strong nature has been identified. The post will be filled shortly.

It is legitimate that the taxpayer should fund the capital cost. However, the taxpayer is entitled to seek to have the day-to-day costs covered in so far as they can. I did not insist on that this year and instead agreed to a current subsidy of €1.8 million, meaning the clubs need not carry the cost. To ask the centre to strive to break even is not unreasonable, as it would have many good effects. The centre will continue to be a success.

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