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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2013

Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Questions (145)

Pádraig MacLochlainn

Question:

145. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to Ireland hosting the Homeless Football World Cup; the supports that are currently being given to the Irish Homeless World Cup team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40901/13]

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The normal procedure for the hosting of international sporting events is that the Irish affiliate of the relevant governing body will bid to host the event in question in Ireland.  In this case, it would be a matter for the FAI to decide if it wishes to make a bid to host the Homeless World Cup in Ireland.  If the FAI decides to make a bid, my Department will be pleased to provide assistance in the preparation of such a bid. 

The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the allocation of current expenditure funding for sports organisations. The Council channels its funding for football through the FAI. The homeless street leagues are affiliated to the FAI and have been an important programme for the FAI in light of the good work they do on social inclusion in a number of cities and towns around the country. The FAI has been providing financial support for the leagues through its Football for All programme since 2006.  I am informed by the Irish Sports Council that the FAI is providing funding of €14,000 to the Street Leagues in 2013.  The FAI also provides other non-financial supports for the World Cup, such as team kit and staff.

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