The decision to hold the Irish Open golf championship at Portmarnock was made by the European Tour. For months Bord Fáilte sought a sponsor to help it with the Irish Open. Fortunately, Nissan Ireland agreed to co-sponsor the event. Bord Fáilte is not giving a raw deal to Portmarnock Golf Club. It has decided to make funds available to ensure the Irish Open is held. It decides what it should or should not sponsor. There would be no need for legislation like this if boards did not make such decisions.