Seanad debates

Wednesday, 29 January 2003

Development of Rugby: Motion.

 

Senator O'Toole said that all sorts of suggestions can be made. I am delighted that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism has agreed to meet the IRFU in relation to this matter. I hope he will keep all avenues open. Several suggestions could be made and many avenues could be explored in this regard. This is an issue in respect of which we cannot afford to remain silent. I have not played rugby, but I was delighted to use the training facilities of many rugby clubs in Munster, Ulster and Connacht more than 25 years ago when I played football. I always take great pleasure in slagging off a former president of Castlebar rugby club, Donagh Barry, who comes from the constituency represented by the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, and who said rugby is a sissies' game because the players have to throw the ball to each other, tee it up on a peg to kick it and lift each other up to catch it.

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