Sports Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Questions (306)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

306. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if public procurement standards apply to sporting governing bodies in receipt of public funds (details supplied); the extent of oversight and accountability which applies to the spending of public funds by sporting bodies; the way it is applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1308/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. It also has responsibility for governance oversight of National Governing Bodies of Sport.

I have referred the Deputy's Question to Sport Ireland for direct reply on this matter. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

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