The evening before a crucial congress meeting, the GAA was offered a great financial inducement by the Taoiseach to ensure a motion was not passed by congress to open up Croke Park. There was only one vote in the difference. Given that the sporting organisations were unenthusiastic, I understand why the former Minister did not grasp the nettle on this issue. An unstable relationship existed for many years. That was unfortunate because Ministers should show leadership.