Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2017

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Questions (634)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

634. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 527 of 22 November 2016, if he will provide a further update in relation to the non-statutory inquiry to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the distribution of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and related matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7002/17]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

At the request of Judge Carroll Moran, an extension to end March 2017 has been granted for the completion of this Inquiry. No interim report has been received and none is expected in advance of the expected presentation of the final report at end March 2017. Subject to consideration of any legal issues arising, it is envisaged that the report will be published shortly thereafter.