Shane Ross dismisses ‘gombeen politics’ accusation

Transport Minister Shane Ross has batted away accusations of engaging in ‘gombeen politics’ over the allocation of sporting grants and, instead, highlighted opposition TDs lobbying for club funds.

Shane Ross dismisses ‘gombeen politics’ accusation
Thu, 29 Mar, 2018 - 01:00
Juno McEnroe

A blazing row erupted yesterday at the Oireachtas Sports Committee over sports grants with one TD declaring three bodies netted €450,000 in a five-mile radius in Mr Ross’ Dublin-Rathdown constituency.

Controversy in recent days focused on south Dublin’s Wesley College being awarded a €150,000 grant, despite the Ballinteer school having a wealth of facilities.

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