An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2021-11-30
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

In the first instance, I support the strengthening of the League of Ireland. I believe, under the current leadership within the FAI, that there is a genuine agenda, working with the Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Deputy Chambers, to develop long-term plans for the strengthening of League of Ireland football. It should be acknowledged that there has been a considerable investment over the years in League of Ireland facilities, including Tallaght Stadium and Turner's Cross Stadium in Cork city, where I have witnessed a fantastic transformation over the years. However, sustainability is needed.
I want to congratulate St. Patrick's Athletic on a very good win. Tradition comes through. I take the Deputy's point and I will follow through on it.

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