Community Games

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Questions (590)

Finian McGrath

Question:

590. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason only 5% of children in Dublin participate in the community games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45841/14]

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Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The Irish Sports Council (ISC), 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 for programmes aimed at increasing the levels of participation in sport.

I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Irish Sports Council for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within ten days.