Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Like Deputy Andrews, I am very familiar with Ranelagh Gaels and its incredible story. It is a relatively new club and there has been growth and engagement with the local community across a range of groups, including the Ranelagh Rockets and other teams that are now coming up. It will not be too long before Ranelagh Gaels is starring in county championships and winning games. The development of Gaelic football, hurling and camogie has been phenomenal, particularly on the southside of Dublin. It is no surprise to any of us that Dublin beat Galway last week in the hurling. Excuse me, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, for raising that matter. If you go canvassing anywhere in south Dublin there is a hurley in every second doorway. It is only a matter of time until we start doing well in the championship.

The Deputy is right that there is a shortage of available land in Ranelagh. It seems the pitch in Cathal Brugha Barracks would be an optimal location to allow the club to help many of these young people engage in the sport.

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