Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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Question 86: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made with regard to his discussions with the FAI and the IRFU in regard to securing an alternative venue for international matches during the course of the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14997/05]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware that the IRFU and the FAI have considered a number of contingency options for rugby and soccer matches during the period when the existing pitch at Lansdowne Road stadium will be unavailable due to the redevelopment work. It is a matter for these autonomous sporting bodies to make the necessary arrangements to ensure that their match commitments are met.