Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 December 2014
601. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding insurance cover for races in respect of a sporting organisation (details supplied); if the competitors are covered arising from their membership of Leinster regional clubs to specifically include outdoor races; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46127/14]
View answerInsurance cover for sporting organisations is an operational matter for the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport, which are independent, autonomous bodies. My Department has no role in insurance cover for sporting organisations.
The National Governing Body for swimming is Swim Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Irish Sports Council and have asked the Council to clarify the position with Swim Ireland in respect of the organisation mentioned by the Deputy. I have asked the Council to reply directly to the Deputy. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within ten days.
