I propose to take Questions Nos. 107, 113 and 122 together.
The Irish Sports Council (ISC), which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body responsible for the promotion, development and coordination of sport. The ISC was established on a statutory basis on 1st July, 1999, and the functions of the Council are outlined in Section 6 of the Irish Sports Council Act 1999. Section 6(e) provides the statutory responsibility for initiating and encouraging research concerning either or both competitive sport and recreational sport.
Research into sport issues is a matter for the Irish Sports Council. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Council for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.