Stadium costs jump by €65m

THE cost of the planned redevelopment of Lansdowne Road is believed to have jumped by €65m, although the taxpayer is unlikely to be asked to foot the additional bill.

According to the Sunday Business Post, the IRFU and FAI have recently advised the Government that the total cost of the redesigned Lansdowne Road will be €360m - an extra €65m over original estimates.

The Government has already promised both organisations that it will contribute €191m of public funds to the project.