Monday, May 12, 2008
Maze credibility
The credibility of the Maze report is in question after it was revealed that the DCAL Permanent Secretary Paul Sweeney would not sign off on the final report. The size and associated costs seems to be a major stumbling block to economic viability:
“To spend at least double the revenue just to insert an extra 8,500 seats in the plan doesn’t make financial sense”
Fair Deal @ 02:14 PM
Beano,
Except for one thing: demonstrable need is not the same as the Maze’s commitment figures. The IFA need a new stadium in order for Northern Ireland to continue competing in international competitions. Their need is greater than the other 2 sports.This greater need is a result of gross incompetence, blazer greed, poor management and a host of other factors, all of which can be laid fairly and squarely at the door of the IFA.
The idea that this incompetence should be rewarded with extra taxpayers’ money at the expense of better run and better supported organisations such as the IRFU and GAA is laughable.
Is rewarding sloth seen as a way of life in Northern Ireland?
It would make more sense to invest any extra cash on the likes of Derry City, junior clubs and grass roots football in general.
At least they are deserving as well as in need of the cash.
Posted by on May 14, 2008 @ 07:09 PMGeorge
The much needed funds for football can be given subject to changes in the management structure of IFA.
NI needs a new stadium in Belfast .
Perhaps Brian Cowen will surprise us with his generosity.Posted by on May 14, 2008 @ 08:42 PM
