Sports bodies set for invite to TV sports debate

SPORTING bodies are to be invited to a public forum in Dublin Castle later this month to discuss Government plans to keep sports events on free-to-air television.

Communications Minister Dermot Ahern is sending invitations to all interested parties to participate in the day-long debate on August 26, but it's not clear if all groups will attend.

The FAI said yesterday it had already communicated its views to the Government and would consider attending but had not made a decision yet.