Sports Events

274. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if the HSE have been invited to attend or will attend the Government Steering Group to oversee the planning and delivery of a sporting event (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7054/26]

419. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health if temporary capital infrastructure will be required for patient safety and continuity of care during a sporting event (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7056/26]

365. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his position on the continued participation of Israel in FIBA given issues that have been raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2947/26]

366. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will support the Ireland senior women’s basketball team play against Israel in a EuroBasket qualifier match given issues that have been raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2948/26]

4. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will support the exclusion of teams representing Israel from international sport in the context of the genocide in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64363/25]

5. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the breakdown of the projected spend of €93 million by the State in hosting seven games of the Euro 2028 soccer tournament; and if additional funding will be given to local soccer clubs to increase participation in the sport and improve facilities in advance of the tournament. [64625/25]

72. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has engaged with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and the Dublin and neighbouring local authorities to ensure that the city, neighbouring towns, communities and soccer clubs can welcome and host fans of the various international teams competing in the Euro 2028 soccer tournament; the soc…

52. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps he will take to make a fresh bid for Ireland to host a stage of the iconic Tour de France cycle race; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52179/25]

1709. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47409/25]

121. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will consider making an application for a future stage of the Tour de France to be held in Ireland, potentially in 2028 to mark the 30th anniversary of its only ever time to be held in this country; if he will prioritise the south east, in particular Carlow and Kilkenny, as part of the route selection; a…

126. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the major international sports events policy and strategy framework; the major sporting events being targeted for Ireland over the coming five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36315/25]

144. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will consider making an application for a future stage of the Tour de France to be held in Ireland, some of which can be held along the Wild Atlantic Way, particularly taking in part of County Clare. [34739/25]

151. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will provide an update in respect of the Programme for Government to promote an all-island approach to hosting major international sporting events, building on the major international events policy, including supporting the hosting of the 2027 Ryder Cup, Euro 2028, the T20 Cricket World Cup 2…

157. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the international sporting events the Department will be supporting up until 2030; those for which the Department is currently supporting or considering supporting bids in relation to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15955/25]

41. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media 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]

145. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to examine the issue of exclusive broadcasting rights for major sporting events in Ireland, particularly a UK-based provider (details supplied) that holds a dominant position in the Irish market, leading to limited competition, no direct VAT contribution, and increased costs for the hospitality sector; an…

340. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount the State has spent on preparation for the 2027 Ryder Cup in each of the years from 2019 to date, in tabular form. [4406/25]

344. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he is aware of the fact that a number of dance students have qualified for the upcoming dance world championships; and if grants will be made available to these students to help alleviate some of the financial burden which comes with travelling for such tournaments. [4704/25]

551. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he intends to list the Six Nations tournament as a designated event that must be carried free to air; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3473/25]