Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Global Ireland: Ireland's Global Footprint to 2025 was launched in 2018 and is a plan to expand and deepen Ireland's international presence and influence and generally to bring about greater engagement by Ireland in global affairs. Significant progress has been made in implementing the plan, as we have heard, and many new initiatives have been undertaken. New diplomatic missions have been opened and, as we know, Ireland won a seat on the UN Security Council and held the presidency of that council in September of last year. As a member of the UN Security Council we have highlighted our proud tradition of peacekeeping and strengthening conflict prevention.

Included in the initiative is the bid by Ireland to host the America's Cup in 2024. I understand a due diligence analysis by EY has been undertaken in this regard. Where stands this bid now and when might a Government decision on the matter be taken? I should also point out that since the initiative was launched, the international environment has changed significantly. Covid-19 is of course one of the factors in that regard. Will the Taoiseach confirm that a mid-term review of the strategy has commenced, given recent global developments?

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