Minister hails historic deal
“The people of Ireland have a passion for sport and will applaud this initiative during the period when Lansdowne Road is not available. It removes the spectre of Ireland playing ‘home’ internationals outside of the state, a prospect which would do little for our standing overseas.
“Instead, we now have the reality of access to one of Europe’s finest stadia, which the GAA has developed at its own initiative, supported by the Government, and which is a splendid showcase for our national games.
