O’Donoghue welcomes GAA decision
16/02/2005 - 13:24:58Sports Minister John O'Donoghue has welcomed the GAA's decision to debate proposals to make Croke Park available to other sports.
The association has agreed to discuss the proposed change to Rule 42 at its annual Congress meeting in April.
If the motion is passed by a two-thirds majority, it could lead to soccer and rugby internationals being played at Croke Park in the future.
Speaking about the matter this morning, Mr O'Donoghue said: "I think it really is important that Congress debate the issue. That is something which all democrats and every member of the GAA will greatly welcome.
"Whatever the outcome, I think it is now best for all of us to leave the matter in the hands of the GAA.
"The GAA will make up its own mind, in its own time, in its own wisdom and I wish them well with that."
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