Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

If the bid were successful and the first amendment were accepted, I would not be in a position to provide any support to the bid company without first putting it to a vote in the Oireachtas. The amendment would, therefore, fundamentally undermine the guarantees as World Rugby would have no certainty that the Government could deliver on its commitments. The proposed first amendment would completely undermine Ireland's bid and create the very uncertainty the legislation is designed to resolve. I am grateful to Deputy Munster for indicating she will withdraw it.

The second amendment places a limit on the amount of the guarantee. The limit falls short of the tournament budget that the State must underwrite. Accepting the amendment would totally undermine the bid.

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