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Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I grew up playing rugby. I have three boys who play rugby, one of whom plays with the famous Terenure Tigers. More than anyone, I want to see us get this World Cup competition to our country. I think we have a chance of winning, such has been the success of Irish rugby in recent years. Growing up, we never thought we would see the quality, skill and the brilliance of Irish rugby that we...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: If the Minister agrees, we might give him a few more minutes so that he is not rushed in answering. I appreciate the Minister is trying to answer the questions, so we might give him five more minutes to do that.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: It is €338 million of taxpayers' money. A few years ago the Minister was writing about this sort of thing.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: On an issue of process, I have just received a list of the amendments. My amendment No. 3 on the issue of free-to-air television has been ruled out and is no longer on the schedule. The Minister heard the arguments on the part of just about everyone who spoke that this was a critical issue and that some of them would support it. Will he outline why that amendment has not been accepted?...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: On a related question, will the Minister confirm whether the company, Rugby World Cup Limited, which was granted a tax exemption on 9 May, is likely to be the company set up for the purpose of managing any successful bid?

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I put down amendment No. 2 to try to get some clarity and also to cover potential risk. As the Minister said, we are contributing €138 million no matter what, if we win the bid. We potentially have a liability of up to €200 million beyond that and there is possibly another commercial transaction in which we may be involved. Will the Minister provide clarity on one of his...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I voted against proceeding to Committee Stage because I do not like the process. I was not voting against the Bill per sebut I was certainly voting against the process. I was shocked to hear the Minister say he did not want to know details of this scheme, for whatever reason. If I were in his job, I would want to know every single detail and aspect. His job is to represent the public...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 2:In page 4, line 8, after “support” to insert ", up to a limit of €100 million,".

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: We are in a slightly impossible position because there is a natural instinct as part of our scrutiny process to ask questions. We are told in response that we would be selling out to the French if the Minister were to answer. It is tricky. I will try again. This issue of commercial rights is important. Given that we already have risk on the downside of €338 million or possibly...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: It will take us ten minutes to finish it.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: We will not take long.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 6:In page 4, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following:"(b) The Minister shall make a public report to the Oireachtas on any arrangements that were made with the IRFU and World Cup Limited and further, the Minister shall make an annual presentation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport on tournament proceedings until the project is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Investment Bank (5 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on proposed changes to the governance structure of the European Investment Bank that would allow the bank to lend to the armaments industries; and his views on the matter. [31483/17]

Quarterly Report on Housing: Statements (6 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I have nothing at all. My hands are clean. I have not had a chance to congratulate my constituency colleague, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, on his appointment and to wish him the very best of luck in his new job. I look forward to working with him, in particular on sites in our constituency such as the Irish Glass Bottle site, RTE and the docklands, where the State has an influence. I echo the...

Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: On that very issue, has the Government selectively taken certain sections or amendments and put them forward, but not others? There are real questions from the Opposition side about what is going on here. Are there specific developments that the Government wants to support and see built?

Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: We need that level of detail before we delve into this business. The way this Bill is being introduced is highly unusual.

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I echo Deputy Howlin's comments. I thank him and his colleagues in the Labour Party because what they did tonight in giving their time in this way is important. I know there has been much discussion on how we work here. I stand up for this Parliament. I stood up for it in the past and I stand up for it today. We are not a bad democratic assembly. We have a proud constitutional and...

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy should have done everything.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Recreation Policy (11 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: 347. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has considered the introduction of an indemnity scheme in the event of injury to recreational walkers on private land as recommended by Comhairle na Tuaithe. [32550/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Retransmission Fees: Discussion (11 Jul 2017)

Eamon Ryan: Could I have a copy please?