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Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2020

Thursday, 1 October 2020

Questions (36)

James O'Connor

Question:

36. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht the actions taken to date to promote continued participation in sport during Covid-19. [27522/20]

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Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, including the promotion of sports participation.

Research recently undertaken by Sport Ireland indicates significant and important increases in the number of people participating in sport and physical activity, especially in relation to recreational walking and cycling. Such upwards trends are most welcome and are consistent with one of the key objectives of the National Sports Policy.

Sport Ireland’s network of Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) is the primary means employed to deliver participation policies and actions. The LSP network operates countrywide and has continued to implement an exciting and innovative range of programmes, events and initiatives throughout the course of the pandemic. These programmes have been delivered virtually in some cases as needed and are aimed at supporting individuals, communities and sports clubs to get active by removing barriers to sport and physical activity and involvement in sport. The LSP programme being implemented in response to Covid-19 includes such initiatives as:

- a National BeActive Day held on the 28th June 2020;

- Activities for All – a 4-week physical activity plan for people with a disability; and

- An Older Adult Home Exercise Plan.

I am arranging for Sport Ireland to provide the Deputy with a comprehensive outline of its participation promotional activities. This report will also set out details of the European Week of Sport taking place this week in addition to the recent announcement of over €7 million in Dormant Accounts funding for sports projects designed specifically for those experiencing social, economic and educational disadvantage and people with disability.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
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