266 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the way the Government will be represented at the Olympic Games in Beijing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12780/08]

267 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will attend the Olympic Games in Beijing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12781/08]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together.

The Government has been invited by the Olympic Council of Ireland to be represented at the Beijing Olympic Games. At this stage no decision has been taken as to who will represent the Government at the games.