Person: Sports Minister John O'Donoghue

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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GPA and GAA meet to discuss grant money

The GPA met with the GAA last night in a bid to formulate a joint response following the decision of Sports Minister John O'Donoghue that the €5m which had been allocated by the Government cannot go directly to inter-county players.

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Minister briefs Staunton on Abbotstown campus

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Government pays out for Croke Park

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FAI expected to advertise key vacancies

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Delaney in the frame

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New appointments to greyhound board

Taoiseach remains optimistic about 2008 soccer bid

THE Taoiseach believes the joint Irish-Scottish bid to host the 2008 European soccer championships is on track despite the fact the GAA still has not agreed to make Croke Park available for the competition.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2002

GAA could save Euro bid

Ireland's hopes of co-hosting the European Championships in 2008 could hinge on the actions of GAA management in the coming weeks according to Sports Minister John O'Donoghue.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2002

GAA could save Euro bid

IRELAND'S hopes of co-hosting the European Championships in 2008 could hinge on the actions of GAA management in the coming weeks according to Sports Minister John O'Donoghue.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2002

Croke Park uncertainty 'not helping Euro 2008 bid'

Sports Minister John O'Donoghue has told the Dail that clarity on the use of Croke Park for soccer games would be helpful to the joint Scottish-Irish bid to host the 2008 European Championships.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2002

Govt says GAA funding not linked to Euro 2008

The Government has insisted the future grants to the GAA will not be linked to the opening of Croke Park for use in the European Championships in 2008.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2002

Stadium attracts interest from 23 firms

The evaluation of 23 submissions on the building of a new national stadium will take about a month, according to Sports Minister John O'Donoghue.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2002

Govt has 23 expressions of interest in stadium

Sports Minister John O'Donoghue has revealed that the Government has received 23 expressions of interest from the private sector following the cabinet's refusal to fund the Stadium Ireland project.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2002

Bertie Bowl back on track as investor joins the game

THE Taoiseach’s battered hopes for a National Stadium were boosted last night when one of the country’s leading property investors expressed interest in taking on the project.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2002

Minister criticises Sky soccer deal

Communications Minister Dermot Ahern says the decision to sell soccer rights to Sky means many Irish soccer fans won't be able to watch their national side play live on TV.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2002