Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 20: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the GAA will open up Croke Park for international sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9148/05]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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As I have indicated in this House previously, the question of the use of Croke Park is one for consideration by the GAA alone and it has always been my position not to interfere in this matter. Accordingly, I have at no stage sought to dictate, or prescribe to the association what approach it should take on the question of access.

The Deputy is probably aware that at the end of last year, the Government provided €40 million to the GAA to alleviate the debt burden arising from the redevelopment of Croke Park, bringing the level of Exchequer contribution to this project to €110 million.