I see no reason for interfering with the free market just to satisfy public demand. However, my approach is based on the assumption – this is where I lose my argument – that the major events are run entirely as part of self-sustaining, free market operations. If that is the case, I can honestly see no reason for arbitrary interference. However, what makes the case under consideration different is that the sports organisations which run the events are not fully self-sustaining. They are, without exception, dependent on the State for some support. That is true of the GAA, FAI, IRFU and even Horse Racing Ireland. In every case, the organisations look for and receive State support, either on an ongoing basis or in respect of a particular project. This is the only basis on which a Bill such as this can be justified.