Terry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome that the World Handball Championship is being held here in Dublin. It is a major achievement that 2,000 players and 1,000 officials will be visiting our capital city for the best part of a week from 30 different countries. These championships were last held in Ireland nine years ago and are being branded this year as the global relaunch in the birthplace of the sport. Handball began and evolved to being played in these other countries. The PartyPoker.com World Grand Prix Darts Championship is also taking place with thousands of people involved. It is a major tourism boost at this time of year. Getting these world championships is recognition of the magnificent sporting facilities we have.

I support Senator Landy's request for additional horse race meetings at Dundalk racetrack, which is a magnificent facility. Anyone who has not been there should visit it.