Person: The Minister for Sport

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Shane Ross: Govt cannot resume FAI funding until we see independent reports

The Minister for Sport Shane Ross has said that he cannot interfere in the independence of the FAI and cannot endorse a situation where “some of the old regime” is still in place.

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Sports Minister Ring defends grant to local soccer club

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Ring: Qualification would allow 'Irish supporters to sell the country'

rugby

RFU probe casts doubt on Johnson future as England boss

RFU launches inquest into player misconduct

The Rugby Football Union have launched an investigation into all allegations of player misconduct during England’s ill-fated World Cup campaign.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2011

Cullen defends decision to cut GAA player grants

The Minister for Sport has defended his decision to scale back funding for GAA player grants in light of the economic downturn.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2009

Plans to stage 2012 Olympic events in Ireland at ‘advanced stage’

The Minister for Sport has confirmed plans are at advanced stage to try and stage sporting events in Ireland as part of the 2012 Olympics in London.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2009

Minister: Direct payment to GAA players was never planned

The Minister for Sport John O'Donoghue says the possibility of the Government making direct payments to GAA players was never on the table.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2007

Only son died in my arms, mother tells inquest

A MOTHER watched her only child die in her arms after a goalpost fell on him at a summer soccer camp in Co Limerick, an inquest heard yesterday.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2005

Govt approves Lansdowne development

The Minister for Sport, John O'Donoghue, has announced the Government has approved plans from the FAI and IRFU for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2004

Stadium study close to completion

The Minister for Sport says he is close to finishing his study on a national stadium and says plans could be revealed in just eight weeks.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003

The presidency does us a greater service when it stays above politics

ANY day now, I expect the President to intervene on an issue of vital importance to the nation.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2002

McDaid announces over €75m in Lottery grants for Sports facilities

The Minister for Sport has announced over €75m in Lottery grants for Sports facilities around the country.

Fri, 29 Mar, 2002

Golf: Bord Bia is new Ryder Cup sponsor

Bord Bia is to take the place of Aer Lingus as one of the main sponsors for the Ryder Cup 2006.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2002

Sports stadia get £3.5m boost

The Minister for Sport, Jim McDaid, has announced a £3.5m windfall for GAA, soccer and rugby grounds throughout Ireland.

Thu, 26 Jul, 2001

Consultants selected for stadium overview

The Minister for Sport, Dr Jim McDaid, has appointed an international consultancy company to carry out the overview on the costs and benefits of Stadium Ireland.

Tue, 26 Jun, 2001

McDaid supports Lansdowne security crackdown

The Minister for Sport Dr Jim McDaid is supporting a planned crackdown on blackmarket tickets for next weekend’s crucial Ireland game against Portugal, even if it means that thousands of seats will be left empty.

Mon, 28 May, 2001

Soccer: Stadium review's reference terms established

The Minister for Sport, Dr Jim McDaid, has confirmed that the terms of reference for the review of the national stadium have been agreed by the Cabinet.

Tue, 01 May, 2001

Minister McDaid awards contract

The Minister for Sport, Jim McDaid, has awarded a German company the architectural contract for the proposed Campus Ireland National Stadium in west Dublin.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2001