Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 435: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views in regard to the contents of a submission (details supplied); the meetings he has had in regard to the independent review within his Department and at EU level; the progress made in regard to the implementation of the review; if he has made or considered a submission to the European Commission's White Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39183/06]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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The final text of the Arnaut Report was received in my Department on 17th November and is being examined by my officials in consultation with the Football Association of Ireland. The report is divided into two main parts, one dealing with the specific nature of sport in EU law generally, and the other using European football as a case study, to investigate and suggest certain practical solutions. According to the findings of the Report, there is a crucial need to have a formal structure for the relationship between the EU institutions and the European governing body for football.

It is likely that the issues discussed in the Arnaut Report will feed into a White Paper on Sport, which is being proposed by the EU Commission, and the Deputy may rest assured that my Department will participate fully in the discussions around the White Paper when published.