Government rules out extra Lansdowne funding
The new 50,000-seater stadium to be used primarily by Ireland's rugby and soccer teams was originally to cost €292 million but has been upgraded by the FAI and IRFU to a superior €365m facility. Although he welcomed the new plans, Mr O'Donoghue said the Government would not be providing any more than its original commitment to the stadium's redevelopment a total of €191m.
"I do welcome the new design. I do welcome the FAI and the IRFU's commitment, but the taxpayers' commitment must remain the same," he said.
