Frank Feighan (Fine Gael)

I join Members in congratulating the President on referring the Bill to the Supreme Court. Many mistakes have been made and moneys have been taken illegally. The Government has given tax breaks to the rich and super rich. On this occasion moneys were taken illegally from the old and vulnerable. As a politician, every day over the past two or three years I have received representations on that matter and I hope we will not have to deal with these sensitive issues again. I would welcome a debate and it should be a balanced one because the floodgates have been opened in some cases.

In the case of the FAI, it appears as if soccer matches will be played abroad. Soccer and rugby teams may have to play their matches in Cardiff, Liverpool and so on. I welcome the GAA's decision to agree to debate the opening up of Croke Park.