Liam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 215: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he had contact with his UK counterpart to discuss the role, if any, Ireland may provide for the London 2012 Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13838/11]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Officials from my Department have had discussions with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games. A high-level coordinating group, chaired by my Department, is identifying opportunities for Ireland that may arise across the sports, tourism and cultural sectors, from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The group comprises representatives from the Irish Sports Council, the Olympic Council of Ireland, Paralympics Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, the Arts Council, Culture Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs. The group will continue to meet on an ongoing basis in the coming year.