€60million in State grants to GAA in doubt

GOVERNMENT grants worth €60million promised to the GAA have been placed in doubt by the decision not to build the National Stadium with taxpayers money.

€60million in State grants to GAA in doubt
Thu, 12 Sep, 2002 - 01:00
Fionnán Sheahan

The cash promised to the GAA by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, including €45million for Croke Park, was contingent on the development of the National Stadium.

Question marks also hang over grants of up to €10million promised to the Football Association of Ireland.

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