Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2026
378. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to confirm that League of Ireland funding for astroturf will not be cut by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17996/26]
View answerPayments to League of Ireland clubs in respect of allocations toward astroturf pitches were paused on 23 February following serious incidents at a game in Oriel Park on 20 February, 2026.
This pause was rescinded on the evening of 26 February following the publication by the Football Association of Ireland of the penalties imposed by its independent disciplinary committee and of its own additional safety measures to help guard against future such incidents. No allocations to League of Ireland clubs for astroturf developments have been reduced following this temporary pausing.
