Taoiseach: No discussion on crowds of 5,000 at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium

Small numbers will be able to attend senior county finals such as those in Limerick, Mayo, and Tipperary this weekend

Micheál Martin dismissed speculation of such numbers being permitted into Croke Park and the Aviva Stadium. Picture: Julien Behal Photography.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there has not been any discussion about crowds of 5,000 being permitted at sports events in the country’s national stadia later this year.

As the Government permitted the return of crowds of 200 to games at outdoor venues with capacities of over 5,000 in the 26 counties, Martin dismissed speculation of such numbers being permitted into Croke Park and the Aviva Stadium.