Vol. 487 No. 1
126 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the efforts, if any, he is making to ensure the provision of Formula 1 motor racing facilities in this State; if he has received submissions in this regard; his views on the provision of these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3476/98]
As Minister with responsibility for the promotion and development of tourism and sport in Ireland, I am happy to encourage any viable proposal relating to the hosting of international sports events here. While I have received certain informal approaches in relation to the possibility of a Formula 1 Grand Prix event in Ireland, I am not aware at this stage of any concrete proposals in this regard.
