Dáil set to probe €5m stadium overspend

The Dáil’s spending watchdog has initiated inquiries into a €5m overspend by the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) on its new flagship stadium in Limerick.

Dáil set to probe €5m stadium overspend
Sat, 09 Jun, 2012 - 01:00
Conor Ryan, Investigative Correspondent

The IGB and the Department of Agriculture have been asked to respond to allegations that there was an “astonishing” decision made in 2008 to develop a site in Limerick which the board previously considered too expensive and too risky.

The Comptroller and Auditor General will also review the issue, which added €13m of debt to the semi-state company.

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