Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2012
737. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will recommend to the high performance units of all sports that each considers implementing a model similar to that used by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association HPU and that each reports back with a feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44839/12]
View answerThe Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding to National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) and for the High Performance Programme.
The development of High Performance Plans by NGBs is a matter for the Irish Sports Council. I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.
