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‹ Order of Business Ireland’s Rugby World Cup bid
Summary
Senator Noone welcomes the proposed Irish and Northern Irish bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, citing tourism and economic benefits.
I also welcome Jody back. We missed her and it is great to see her looking so well. I extend my sympathy to Senator Eamonn Coghlan on the death of his mother. We were all shocked to hear about Senator Jimmy Harte at the weekend. He is making good progress according to Senator John Gilroy. I hope he will be back with us soon.
Like Senator Diarmuid Wilson, I welcome the positive news of a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023. If New Zealand did it, there is no reason why we cannot, since New Zealand does not have a stadium as large as Croke Park.
