Michael Brennan (Fianna Fail)

I, too, seek a debate on the funding of sports organisations. I congratulate the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, on his statement last night regarding funding for Croke Park. The funding given to the Gaelic Athletic Association is in recognition of the tremendous work it does throughout the country at parish and all levels. The Minister said all applications will be examined on their merits. I would like him to address the House on the future funding of sports organisations.