Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)

How often does the high-level group meet and how many meetings has it held? The Minister used the word "hopeful" but we are only two years from the Olympic Games and we need commitments, particularly from athletes if they are to come here to train. We should be certain what facilities are available, who will come and how many will come.

That is the first time I have heard a general election referred to as a potential tourism attraction.

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