Major International Sports Events Policy and Strategy Framework
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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Irelands guiding principles in respect of Major International Sports Events
The following list reflects Irelands Priorities in respect of Major International Sports Events, the overarching set of principles below will guide the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in relation to determining its support of potential bids.
1. Events that ensure an economic return, both at national and regional level, will be a primary consideration.
2. Events that ensure a sporting benefit, at high-performance level and in terms of boosting participation levels, will be a primary consideration.
3. Events that are suitable to the Irish environment, utilise existing infrastructure as far as possible, and maximise return from investment in existing infrastructure.
4. Events of resonance and appeal to Irish people that will generate interest and pride, particularly mega events.
5. Events that have the potential to project Ireland on the international stage in locations of importance from a tourism and other perspectives.
6. Events that deliver a strong regional impact and profile.
7. Events that have the potential to deliver on a wide range of Government policy objectives, including but not limited, to:
a. Climate impact and sustainability;
b. International relations;
c. North-South co-operation; and
d. Diversity – (including gender, ability, ethnicity, sexual orientation).
8. Events that can be evaluated as fully as possible prior to bidding. Timelines required will vary but sufficient time for assessment will be needed.
9. Events that have the potential to deliver follow-on events and develop Ireland as desired location to host
10. Events that can form part of a portfolio with a range of events of various sports, sizes and locations. Acknowledging that not all events tick all the boxes and may deliver more strongly on some priorities than others but the overall portfolio of events endeavours to deliver the full range of agreed policy priorities.
11. Unless in exceptional circumstances, to have a maximum of no more than two mega events in any five-year period.
12. Events that ensure respect for human rights in line with Ireland’s legal obligations under domestic, EU and international law.
13. Events that will maintain public support and confidence in the integrity of sport.
14. Events that adhere to best practices on the prevention of corruption in sport and demonstrate respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.
15. Events that avoid clashes with existing or other targeted events.
Stages of Major Event Bidding Process
Any invitation to a Major International Sports Events bidding process will be subject to any of the stages below, the Department retains the right to also request additional information or clarification at any stage.
Stage | Summary | |
Identification | Identification of Suitable Event & Potential Interest | |
Pre-bid | Feasibility & Decision to Bid | |
Bidding | Hosting Proposition | |
Campaign | ||
Agreeing Host Contract | ||
Preparation | Putting in place and agreeing any required public services | |
Funding e.g. licence fees | ||
Staging | Event Delivery | |
Realising Benefits | ||
Post Event | Capture data, knowledge, experience | |
Evaluate Outcomes | ||
Note Lessons |