Joe McHugh (Fine Gael)

The GAA is quite capable of looking after its own shop and should not be interfered with. In time, matters will evolve. Mr. Kelly even put it on record that in time we will be looking at a situation in which Croke Park will be open to other sports.

I asked the GAA president about the proposed stadium in Northern Ireland currently being mooted. It is important that we remain closely involved in that project. If we are talking about an all-Ireland strategy, cross-Border ministerial councils, etc., we should have an input into that sports stadium in Northern Ireland; we should be part of that as well as the United Kingdom.