Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport In the wake of recent sporting revelations possibly affecting the hosting of the next soccer World Cup, if he will make a submission to the relevant international sporting body promoting the possibility of hosting the soccer World Cup in this jurisdiction, unilaterally or in conjunction with adjoining jurisdictions; the degree to which the full extent of facilities required may be available here or could be, with augmentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23392/15]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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​The submission of a bid to host any major football event in Ireland is a decision for the FAI in the first instance. In the event of any change to the arrangements regarding the hosting of the next World Cup, it will be a matter for the FAI to consider if they wish to submit a bid to host or co-host the event.