Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 101: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on efforts being made to save Shamrock Rovers Football Club; if, in view of the long history of the club in sporting life, he will consider ways of assisting the restructuring of the club; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15004/05]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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All issues pertaining to the structure and operation of Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a matter for the club itself, the Eircom league and the governing body of soccer, the Football Association of Ireland.

My Department remains in contact with both South Dublin County Council and the Football Association of Ireland with a view to supporting plans for completion of the stadium in Tallaght. The council has initiated a series of discussions with interested parties with a view to the repossession of the property stating that it is the ultimate objective of the council that the proposed stadium be completed. I have indicated that I am prepared to develop a strategy with the council aimed at completing the stadium. If and when the council has succeeded in regaining ownership of the site, it would be my intention to support South Dublin County Council in putting together a financial package which would ensure the completion of the stadium.