Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021
429. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding the access to physical activity for disabled persons in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16758/21]
View answerThe promotion and achievement of increased access to, and participation in, sport and physical activity by people with disabilities is a key priority of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027.
Sport Ireland, the agency responsible for the development of sport in Ireland, has also developed a specific Policy on Participation in Sport by People with Disabilities, details of which are available on its website.
Since 2007, Sport Ireland has also published every two years the Irish Sports Monitor, which contains important research information and data on participation in sport and physical activity by people with disabilities.
I am arranging for Sport Ireland to provide a comprehensive outline of its activities in this area directly to the Deputy.
