The new Musgrave Park complex will include Administration Offices, Changing and Medical Facilites and Gymnasium while providing 6,570 seats that will bring the capacity of the ground up to 12,500.

When the Thomond Park development is completed it will provide a ground capacity of 26,000. Chief Executive Garrett Fitzgerald commenting said, "Everyone associated with rugby in Munster is delighted with this positive news, especially leading into a challenging weekend for the Munster team.The permissions granted for both venues is a further step towards our ambition to remain  constantly at the forefront of European Rugby following on last year's Heineken Cup win."

"Improved facilities will assist in the development of age grade and club rugby throughout the province and  will reward our wonderful supporters . The volunteer input in both projects should  be recognised as we all move forward together."