Implementing the new data protection legislation ordered by the EU is going to be a “huge challenge” for Ireland, the head of data protection at the Department of Justice has warned.

Details have emerged of the payment plan for the 10-year premium-level tickets for the newly developed Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with purchasers being offered the option of a financing option for the €6,500 tickets operated directly by the Cork County Board over five years.

Cork GAA accounts show it has spent over €5m of its own cash reserves this year on the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh.