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

Shane Ross: I can understand the Deputy's concern. The figure of €100 million that he mentioned is very small in terms of what it could be required for. We have capped the figure. I cannot tell where we have capped it, for reasons he can understand. If he wants me to tell him, he will just sabotage the Bill. He cannot have it both ways. If he wants me to tell him things like that, he will...

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

Shane Ross: If the bid were successful and the first amendment were accepted, I would not be in a position to provide any support to the bid company without first putting it to a vote in the Oireachtas. The amendment would, therefore, fundamentally undermine the guarantees as World Rugby would have no certainty that the Government could deliver on its commitments. The proposed first amendment would...

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

Shane Ross: It certainly will be. I understand the Deputy’s amendment because she wants more accountability and for the Dáil to approve these provisions. The purpose of the Bill is to seek Dáil approval to enable the Minister give the guarantees required by 31 July. The first amendment undermines purpose of the legislation. It would not be possible to revert to the Dáil in that...

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

Shane Ross: That is right.

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

Shane Ross: On the Macroom bypass the answer is "No". I will not give such an assurance under the heading of this Bill. At another time I would speak to the Deputy about that issue, but under the heading of this Bill I have no intention of giving such an assurance, and the Deputy does himself no favours by raising such an issue under this Bill, quite honestly. It is not helpful. On the issue...

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

Shane Ross: A few years ago Deputy Ryan was in a very difficult position and I would say he spent an awful lot more than €338 million in taxpayers' money at the time.

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

Shane Ross: I assure the Deputy we have no indication it is. The world rugby company is registered in the Isle of Man but not the tournament company, which will not be registered in the Isle of Man. On the division of the profits, the shareholders will be the IRFU, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The tournament company is likely to be divided and an agreement will have to be reached...

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

Shane Ross: Yes.

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

Shane Ross: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for that. I will deal with a few other questions. Deputy Troy and other Deputies asked about the hotel capacity and the accommodation. The accommodation situation is one which is constantly raised in terms of whether we have looked at it properly and accurately. I believe we have done that. Fáilte Ireland commissioned an assessment of the supply and...

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

Shane Ross: I am sympathetic in terms of the amount of detail Deputy Ryan seeks. I will give him as much detail as possible, and when we come to Committee Stage I will do the same, but he has to realise that we are in a competitive situation. South Africa and France are watching what we are doing and saying and are competing with us for this particular bid. We cannot reveal everything out in the open...

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

Shane Ross: Is it five minutes?

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

Shane Ross: It is a very brief time to respond to so many questions.

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

Shane Ross: I know it is but it is a brief period. I will try to deal with some of the matters as quickly as possible. The first matter is the delay and the fact that we are coming so late to this, but let me make the position absolutely clear. Preliminary legal advice was given on 1 February, indicating that legislation was not likely to be required in respect of the State's contribution to a...

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

Shane Ross: I understand the spend would be approximately €760 million.

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

Shane Ross: So I was correct in what I said.

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

Shane Ross: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

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

Shane Ross: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This is certainly the most energising legislation I have introduced in this House.

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

Shane Ross: I welcome the co-operation we have had from all sides of the House on this Bill. I would like to mention in particular Deputy Troy who has already interjected on this Bill and made a contribution, Deputy Munster and others on the joint Oireachtas committee who have shown an interest in it over time. I have been supportive of the principles behind the Bill. That does not mean I expect it to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Data (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department has no information regarding the number of cyclists injured in the circumstances described.  The collection and analysis of road traffic collision data is a matter for An Garda Síochána and my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. The matter of cyclists requiring medical attention is a matter for the Health Service Executive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 and 238 together. The Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, S.I. 224 1973, as amended, provides that no munitions or weapons of war may be carried by an aircraft in Irish airspace without an exemption granted under the Order. My functions are limited to munitions or weapons of war; I have no function in...