Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

He would want to look after himself while he is there.

I live in a city which has one senior club and one junior club – Waterpark and Waterford City – and which would not be classified as a major centre of rugby excellence. The clubs that are involved in playing and developing the game are doing a tremendous job. They are not ostracised, but rather encouraged by the Munster branch in developing the game in a city like Waterford.

The IRFU should adopt similar tactics in regard to Connacht. When one hears that the number of clubs in Connacht has risen from five to 43 or 45, or whatever is the correct figure—