The Irish sports and tourism minister said it was a vote of confidence in Ireland’s ability to host major events.

The family of a five-year-old boy who died after a large mirror, which had not been securely installed, fell on to him in a department store said they “hope that this tragedy is never repeated”.

What to do with the kids is often a challenge over the February Half Term. Family Pass has a £1 trial with discounts on days out across the country.