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- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: Before you start the clock, Chair, I want to direct my questions to the Minister of State. I have seven questions to ask in the seven minutes. I appeal to the Minister of State to come back with 30-second replies because I want to get the seven questions in. I ask you, Chair, to please keep him in check.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: I would appreciate that.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: I welcome the Minister and the Minister of State. I particularly welcome the Minister of State because I want to question him first. How much has been committed financially at this point in the World Cup bid to progress matters and what stage are we at with the British Government on it?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: What is our assessment of what is needed in terms of stadium infrastructure? We have been down this road before during our failed bid with the Scots for the UEFA European Football Championship and our bid for the Rugby World Cup. What stage are we at in the assessment of needs, given that the Aviva Stadium will be 20 years old and Coke Park will be 35 years old in 2030, and what public...
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: Given that it is only eight years away, if we are serious about this bid and the need for us to secure the World Cup, which is the premier event globally, do we need to start to build a new signature stadium to swing this from the Irish point of view?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: Croke Park will be 35 years old at that stage.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: I acknowledge that the terms of the large-scale sports infrastructure fund were drawn up by a previous Minister. How much did the first fund contain and how much has been drawn down so far?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: How many successful applicants were there in total?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: How many have actually turned a sod on any project?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: One of the signature projects to which funding has been committed, which sportspeople are really thankful for, is the redevelopment of Dalymount Park, the home of Irish football. Could the Minister of State indicate the status of that project? In recent weeks there has been a lot of controversy because the Dublin City Council manager, Owen Keegan, moved with a draft development plan for the...
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: I know it is a Dublin City Council project, but given that it is important not only to Bohemians fans but to fans of Irish football across the country, is the Minister of State hopeful that if planning is granted next year, construction will start in 2023?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)
Shane Cassells: My final question is in regard to the sports capital programme. The Minister of State alluded to a sum of €200 million in respect of applications received this year. In his budget speech, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, committed to additional funding for this area. What is the expected overall spend? The FAI published a report last week,...