Theresa Ahearn
Question:278 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the funding, if any, provided for the Riding for the Disabled Association of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3833/98]
Written Answers. - Sports Funding.
My Department provides annual funding to recognised national governing bodies of sport. The Riding for the Disabled Association is affiliated to the Equestrian Federation of Ireland, which is the national governing body for equestrian sports.
My Department allocated a total of £112,566 to the Equestrian Federation of Ireland in 1997.