Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive replies. Will the proposed bid be a joint one by the IRFU in conjunction with another body? Will the Minister of State indicate the extent to which all of the history of rugby in this country might be used as a means to ensure the attractiveness of the various locations in this jurisdiction? By the same token, is it possible for him to indicate the extent to which other sports events of a similar international flavour might be used as a means of attracting tourists to the country in the coming years?

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