Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 348: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his Department's position on Tallaght stadium; the actions he has taken to resolve the dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23933/07]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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In response to approaches from South Dublin County Council, the FAI and Shamrock Rovers FC, a commitment was given that funding would be provided towards the completion of Tallaght Stadium as a soccer stadium.

I understand that a local GAA club has sought a judicial review of the decision of South Dublin County Council to develop the facility as a soccer facility. It is unfortunate that the matter could not have been resolved between the parties without seeking recourse to the courts and it is my belief that the money and energy being spent by all sides on this judicial review would be far better employed in providing much needed sports facilities in the Tallaght area. My hope has been that the parties involved would resolve this matter amicably and come up with a workable solution whereby sport will be the winner. If I can be of assistance I remain happy to use my good offices to try to resolve this impasse. However as the matter is now before the courts it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment.