Rugby World Cup 2023 Act 2017

Tournament company

2. If the bid to host the tournament is successful, the Minister may, subject to such conditions as he or she sees fit, and with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister for Finance, do any of the following in relation to a company formed and registered under the Companies Act 2014 to stage the tournament:

(a) acquire, hold and dispose of shares or other interests in that company;

(b) enter into any shareholders’ agreement or any similar agreement;

(c) become a member of the company.