Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 394: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if discussions have taken place with the British authorities with regard to the London Olympics 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17675/09]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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In November 2008 I met with Lord Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee to discuss the opportunities for Ireland in the sports, tourism and cultural areas arising from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. There are a number of opportunities which can be pursued and my Department is engaging with the relevant sporting, tourism and cultural agencies (including the Irish Sports Council, Olympic Council of Ireland, Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Arts Council, Culture Ireland) on how best to proceed with these, taking account of the current economic conditions.