Govt backs bid to co-host Euro 2028

It is understood there was no discussion regarding the cost of jointly hosting the event at the Cabinet meeting this morning.

Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has said there would be"massive economic benefits" if Ireland's joint bid to host Euro 2028 is successful, as well as"huge regional benefits" across the island. The predominant costs would be around security and policing, he said, adding that while there might be additional specifications to stadia and there is no tournament or staging fee.He also said there is a contingency around inflation in all of the figures.There will be a collaborative process over the next year to work through the details, he said, adding that the GAA has held"many other major events" in Croke Park.

"Some of that will involve investment in the big stadiums to ensure they are up to standard," he said. "Otherwise, it is not worth doing. We need to leverage the opportunity to do that," Mr Varadkar said. He said it has only been five years since the women's team went on strike and three years since former FAI CEO John Delaney resigned"under a cloud of controversy".

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If Casement Pk, Belfast, doesn't get official approval to get renovated, then the North won't get a match, as there are no current stadia large enough.

Vanity project for Government ministers. Investment needed at club levels. Priorities as we face a war economy.

Presenter Joe Duffy poured cold water on this idea today using falsehoods. Poor attendance at the 2011 Europa League final. 45,391 attended. He then described the two teams as being from the second level of Portuguese football. Porto v Braga both Premeira league. V poor!

Dublin s bid not Ireland… Dublin bid

Why England will get most of all the games plus the final

Lets not forget there are stadiums outside of Dublin too that can hold a game

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