Controversial €690,000 boathouse opened

SPORT and Tourism Minister John O’Donoghue was king on both land and water when he officially opened a controversial €690,000 boathouse in his South Kerry constituency, at the weekend.

Last month, the Irish Examiner revealed Killorglin Rowing Club received a €300,000 grant in breach of department guidelines after a request by Mr O'Donoghue.

The grant from lottery funds was approved one month before the 2002 general election.