Shane Ross dismisses ‘gombeen politics’ accusation

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.