Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 6a:

In page 4, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following:

"Report of Minister

7. If the bid to host the tournament is successful, the Minister shall, during each period of 6 months thereafter until the conclusion of the tournament, report on preparation for and the staging of the tournament to the committee appointed by either House of the Oireachtas or jointly by both Houses to examine matters and make recommendations in relation to tourism and sport.".

I am very pleased to move this amendment. It is in direct response to some of the amendments that have been moved by Deputy Munster and the co-operation and genuine desire I have to respond to the kind of constructive suggestions that have been made this evening. I am very anxious to ensure this is transparent, and to demonstrate that willingness, I have to come forward and report regularly on whatever Deputies want to hear about what is ongoing. I do realise that this is not just a project which everyone is supporting willy-nilly and we are not just doing it without accountability. I do realise that it is certainly my job and that of my successor to report to this House.

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