Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, including the recognition of sports and National Governing Bodies of Sport in Ireland.
Sport Ireland operates a formal recognition process for organisations wishing to become eligible for support as National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs). The recognition process for achieving the status of NGB in Ireland is a matter solely for Sport Ireland, which has the legislative responsibility for the development of sport in Ireland pursuant to the Sport Ireland Act 2015. The recognition criteria establish minimum requirements for all organisations wishing to apply to Sport Ireland for recognition.
There are over 60 recognised National Governing Bodies which have each demonstrated their capacity to organise competitions in their respective codes and to implement policies for health and safety, safeguarding and other matters. These cover a broad range of sports from field sports, Olympic disciplines and minority sports. There are also a number of sporting bodies which are currently working towards recognition, with the support of Sport Ireland.
I understand that Sport Ireland has not received an application for recognition in relation to skateboarding to date.
The relevant sporting organisation should contact Sport Ireland who will provide further information on the recognition process.
