Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which efforts can be made and or increased to attract major sporting events to this country over the next five years keeping in mind the economic benefits accruing therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23354/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The matter raised is an operational matter for Failte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.