Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Of course I will continue to work with Deputy Brendan Smith on the project in Cavan. I hope to be announcing extra funding for successful applicants for LSSIF in due course. I agree with Deputy Alan Farrell on the Euros. Deputy Ó Murchú talked about Drogheda United. I am very grateful that the board briefed me on developments there. I am very conscious that it is a matter for the members of the club to make decisions there. I will not comment one way or the other but will let them make the decision. Investment from the outside is part of it too. It is not just about Government investment.

Dalymount Park is a place I know well. My late father played there against Bohemians and probably others at the time. That is a project I have visited with Senator Mary Fitzpatrick. It has received funding to go to planning. The LSSIF funding has allowed that to go to planning. They are waiting to submit an application for LSSIF funding. Deputy Dillon mentioned Lough Lannagh which I visited recently in Castlebar. I wish I could have one of them in every town in Ireland of a similar size. It is an incredible facility and it is very welcome that it was supported by the Government.

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