Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
266. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding the return of wheelchair hurling for fully vaccinated persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41634/21]
View answerIn line with the recently published Government plan COVID-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing Our Recovery and Reconnecting, there will be a further easing of restrictions on organised indoor and outdoor sporting activities generally from 20 September, which will facilitate the resumption from that date of indoor sports such as wheelchair hurling in accordance with the conditions and limits specified in the Government's plan. The plan indicates a maximum of 100 participants (with appropriate protective measures) in such indoor sports if all participants are fully vaccinated. Further details and updated guidance will also be available from the specific National Governing Body (NGB) of wheelchair hurling. Sport Ireland maintains a close liaison with the various NGBs and provides guidance to them as required.
