I am pleased to note that Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney has been listed as one of the IRFU's proposed stadiums in its 2023 Rugby World Cup bid. This is a good move. The Irish Times named Fitzgerald Stadium as the most picturesque stadium in the country, which is correct given its backdrop of mountains and lakes and everything else that part of the country has to offer. I have no doubt it is an exceptional facility and rugby fans from around the globe will be delighted with it. It will showcase not only what County Kerry has to offer but what the country has to offer.

It will distract the players.

Ciúnas, le do thoil.

Senator Wilson obviously supports the proposal.

I advise Senator Coghlan to take his seat.

I had better obey the Cathaoirleach.

The Senator's seat is very precious.

I join Senators Landy, Coghlan and others in congratulating the Irish Rugby Football Union on its fantastic bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup on the island of Ireland. As a half-Tipperary man, I am, like Senator Landy, disappointed that Thurles Stadium was not among the GAA stadiums included in the bid. I am also disappointed that Kingspan Breffni Park was not included in the list of stadiums. While I understand the reasons given by the organising committee for not including Thurles Stadium, access issues and a lack of accommodation would not apply in the case of Breffni Park in Cavan which can-----

They certainly would not apply to Killarney either.

We can host, accommodate and facilitate over 33,000 people. We have some of the best hotels on the island and facilitated over 250,000 people over three years at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. I am sure, therefore, that we could facilitate the few who would come to watch a rugby match in Breffni Park.