Naoise Ó Muirí (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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41. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his Department has examined the economic benefit that will arise from the NFL fixture being hosted in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9835/25]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The Government has approved an allocation of up to €9.95 million (exclusive of VAT) to support the hosting of the first-ever National Football League (NFL) regular-season game at Croke Park in autumn 2025.

The economic assessment of the event, done by Fáilte Ireland for my Department, projects that the event will generate approximately €64 million in additional economic activity for Ireland with a direct Exchequer return on the State's investment of nearly two to one.

This event presents a unique opportunity for Ireland to strengthen its economic, cultural, and sporting ties with the United States and is anticipated to attract at least 30,000 international visitors. It will also provide global exposure for Dublin and Ireland, with an expected TV audience in the US alone of up to 20 million viewers.