Dáil Éireann - Volume 488 - 24 March, 1998

Written Answers. - Football Clubs.

33. Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation his Department's view on the implications, if any, for Irish soccer of proposals by a number of teams in Britain to relocate in this country. [7164/98]

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation (Dr. McDaid): The question of the relocation of any foreign soccer club in Ireland is a matter for the soccer authorities and organisations involved. My Department has no function in the matter.