Healy Rae promises Varadkar a drive in a rally car
Deputy Michael Healy Rae promised Taoiseach Leo Varadkar a drive in a rally car if he could help secure funding for the proposed Irish round of the World Rally Championship.
The World Rally Championship could visit Ireland between 2025 and 2027 if the necessary government funding is put in place.
Motorsport Ireland has identified three different locations, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford to host the event.
Deputy Healy-Rae raised the funding issue in the Dail this week.
“This will bring a €300 million return to the local economy to the host regions. We earnestly seek the necessary government support and funding to make this World Rally Championship happen,” the Kerry TD told Varadkar in the Dail this week.
“We will give you a drive in a rally car if you secure the funding for us.
Varadkar replied: “I understand that that submission is currently with the Department and they’re going over the numbers to see what level of contribution would be [available]. I will certainly raise it with Minister Martin what was raised in the chamber today.“
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