Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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I welcome this bid. I believe that everyone in the Dáil, the Seanad and across Ireland supports it. I know the Minister may not be able to give certain details. He expects to make money from this, but is there a top figure we are willing to spend in order that we are not completely exposed to an open chequebook?

It is great to see Páirc Uí Chaoimh with a new facility, as well as Semple Stadium, Thomond Park, the Aviva and Croke Park. Is the Minister open to the idea of spreading the tournament throughout the country and that the west of Ireland would be supported in having a main stadium for all sports? It is in the spirit of the bid that we spread the prosperity and tourism side of the World Cup to all parts of Ireland.