A local senator is welcoming more investment in the Irish sports industry.
It comes as the UEFA is set to formally announce Ireland's bid to host Euro 2028 next week.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has revealed that the European football association will be confirming the news on Budget Day.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning, Longford Senator Michéal Carrigy, welcomed the news.
The politician outlined that Ireland's involvement in the championship will greatly benefit the country's young people: