Seanad debates
Thursday, 12 December 2002
Appropriation Bill, 2002 [Certified Money Bill]: Second and Subsequent Stages.
A Supplementary Estimate of €30 million was required for the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism. A sum of €20 million was granted to provide financial support for the GAA and the FAI in respect of specific capital developments. An additional sum of €3 million was granted to enable the Irish Sports Council to provide financial support for the IRFU towards the development of rugby and €7 million was granted to provide for commitments to the aquatic and leisure centre at Abbotstown, which will be completed in time for the 2003 Special Olympic World Summer Games. Supplementary Estimates of €8.5 million were provided for the Office of Public Works for humanitarian aid for victims of severe flooding.
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