Anthony Lawlor (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To reiterate, the knock-on effect of that measure hits clubs and communities all the way down because of the money generated by Croke Park and Aviva stadiums and how they transfer the money down the line to clubs, through grants and the coaching facilities made available. That could be cut off if there is a fivefold increase in the rates bill. I wonder what publicans and hoteliers would say if the GAA decided to move the All-Ireland final to Cork. I would say every publican and hotelier in Dublin would be up in arms and knocking on the Minister of State's doors if the event were moved. It brings enormous benefits. The community where I live and those where other Deputies live benefit, and so do publicans and hoteliers within the area where such events take place. The worry is that there would be a knock-on effect for other facilities throughout the country if those concerned are allowed to get away with this measure.

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