I propose to take Questions Nos. 929 to 931, inclusive, together.
Sporting organisations are independent, autonomous bodies with their own governance and competition rules and I have no role in their day to day operational matters. Nor do I have any role in relation to internal disputes or complaints between clubs and individuals. However, in relation to the particular case referenced by the Deputy, my officials met with members of the family in question in June 2014 and I was then briefed on the details of the matter. On the basis of my understanding of the case, I wrote to the Irish Sports Council expressing my view that the case should be referred, by the Athletics Association of Ireland, for arbitration to Just Sport Ireland.
I have had enquiries made with the Irish Sports Council and I am informed that the matter has been recently settled through binding arbitration using Just Sport Ireland and that both parties have signed up to the decision.
I am further informed that it is required within the articles of association of the Athletics Association of Ireland that all of its affiliated members agree to be bound by the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children's Sports.