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Nope it's 100% Ireland.
I'd be surprised if they got it, then, to be honest.
It's all politics with RWC bids - France/England/Wales/Scotland have nothing to gain by voting for Ireland, but could strengthen ties with a different union by voting for them (i.e. South Africa - making it easier to have money spinner tests/negotiate test revenue etc.).
When you think about it, a NH nation has never hosted a RWC solely on their own - even England, who are in the best state to do so and have the money to cover any shortfallings, had to get Wales on board.