Sporting Organisations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Ceisteanna (100)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

100 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has undertaken a review of the remuneration of personnel within major sporting organisations that receive State funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32141/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport (Deputy Michael Ring)

I have no official function in relation to the remuneration of personnel within the major sporting organisations. This is a matter for the individual sporting organisations, which are independent, autonomous bodies.