Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 718: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if discussions will be held with South Dublin County Council regarding the possibility of upgrading a club (details supplied) in Dublin 24; his views on the need for a tartan athletics track in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2263/06]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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Officials of my Department would be pleased to discuss proposals for the improvement of facilities at the club in question with South Dublin County Council. Substantial funding has been provided by my Department towards the development of facilities at the club and the new clubhouse facilities were recently completed. The provision of funding towards the development of modern synthetic athletics tracks can only be considered in the context of regional and national demand or requirements, the priorities of the national governing body and overall national policy in relation to the location of these high quality, expensive facilities.