Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

Senator Ellis mentioned we should consider having a world rally team from Ireland. We do, namely, World Rally Team Ireland, which is competing in Jordan as we speak. It is supported by Fáilte Ireland and Paul O'Toole's Tourism Ireland. The team won the world rookie championship last year and is competing in the world junior event this year, which I predict it will win. However, it will need a greater level of financial support than it is getting this year if it is to continue. This is something we should keep in mind. Investment in the area is well spent considering the number of viewers involved, especially when they can see World Rally Team Ireland participating in these events.