Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 February 2021
105. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if consideration has been given to including the sport of gymnastics in the elite sport category in view of the fact that many gymnasts are due to compete in European championships later in 2021 with a return to training crucial to preparations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10595/21]
View answerAthletes, including gymnasts, who are on Sport Ireland's 2020 International Carding Scheme, or are a member of a high performance team funded by Sport Ireland or who compete at major international events including European and World Championships, Olympic and Paralympic Games are already included in the category to which the Deputy refers. Those athletes are thus facilitated in their necessary training and competition activities.
Further details are available on the website of Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, and is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, including high performance sport.
