Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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300. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the up-to-date position regarding a potential bid by Ireland and other nations to host the 2030 World Cup; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62900/21]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Officials from my Department along with the football associations and government partners of the UK and Ireland continue to undertake feasibility work to assess the viability of a bid before FIFA formally open the bidding process in 2022.

A wide range of factors will be examined during this feasibility study prior to any final decision to bid.

A bid company is being established to help direct and oversee this work. Both the Irish Government and the Football Association of Ireland will make nominations to the board of this bid company.

If a decision is taken to bid, the opportunity to stage a FIFA World Cup would provide an incredible opportunity to deliver tangible benefits for our countries.