'Golden visas' funding delays affect counties’ GAA stadium plans

The scheme allowed foreign nationals to claim residency in Ireland for a certain period on the proviso of investment here.

Kerry GAA chiefs are seeking to rebuild parts of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

County boards may have to wait years to learn if they will receive “golden visas” funds for stadium projects.

The Department of Finance has informed the Irish Examiner there are major delays in drawing down money from the International Immigration Programme (IIP), which was discontinued by would-be Taoiseach Simon Harris as interim Minister for Justice 13 months ago.