Jimmy Deenihan
Question:181 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the plans for the International Year of Sport and Physical Education in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32356/04]
View answerTuesday, 7 December 2004
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As the Deputy is aware, 2005 has been designated by the United Nations as the International Year for Sport and Physical Education as a means to promote education, health, development and peace. It is intended that this initiative will be used to develop the legacy of the extremely successful European Year of Education through Sport, EYES 2004 which, as the Deputy is aware, was an important European Commission initiative in the area of education and sport. My Department, the Departments of Education and Science, and Health and Children as well as the Sports Council and other relevant bodies, which are represented on the national steering committee of the EYES 2004, have been exploring how to achieve a permanent legacy in the area of school sport-PE children's health arising from the EYES 2004 programme.