Lansdowne stadium speculation ‘premature’

SPORTS Minister John O’Donoghue yesterday dismissed as premature growing speculation that the Government will choose Lansdowne Road as the location for the National Stadium.

Mr O’Donoghue told the Irish Examiner the memo being prepared for the Cabinet will set out all options in relation to location, including Abbotstown.

“The memo will not set out one option,” said the minister. “I have stated on numerous occasions what options are open. I will put the options before Government and ask Government to make a decision.”