Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

I agree with Deputy Upton that whatever we do, we should not in any way interfere with the sporting element. Governments have many opportunities to make political points. Most athletes only get one chance at the Olympic Games as they take place only every four years. I do not believe there is a suggestion that we will interfere with them but I wish to state that I am against it.

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