Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
1689. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding dealing with racism in sport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33494/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraResponsibility for the development and implementation of policies and strategies to successfully tackle racism in sport lies with individual sporting organisations as outlined in their internal constitution and rules.
With regards the specific incident which the Deputy makes reference to, I understand that the person concerned has since apologised publicly and according to media reports, the comments made are the subject of investigation by the PSNI.
Finally, I want to say that I do not condone racism in any way, whatever the context may be.
