A Fianna Fáil Senator has called for Ireland to start developing a bid to host the 2072 Summer Olympics.
Senator, Malcolm Byrne said it would be apt to mark 150 years since Ireland began competing in the Olympics as an independent state.
Senator Byrne, who is vice-chair of the Oireachtas Sports Committee said: “Yes, there will probably be a few eye rolls at this suggestion. But I think we could start to develop a plan so that we have the world class infrastructure to host major international events and there is none bigger than the Olympics.
“Given the joy and pride that our Olympians have given us all across the island in recent weeks, we should commit to ensuring that our country has the best facilities for them in all disciplines.
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“We need to engage in some long-term planning and setting an ambitious goal of hosting the Olympics in half a century’s time…
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