Brendan Griffin
Ceist:761. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding plans for the regulation of mixed martial arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9756/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 28 February 2017
Ceisteanna (761)
Freagraí scríofa
Sport Ireland is engaging with mixed martial arts representatives with a view to the establishment of appropriate governance arrangements for mixed martial arts. In this context, the Deputy may wish to note in particular that Sport Ireland is facilitating an engagement between the Irish Martial Arts Commission and the Irish Mixed Martial Arts Association. This engagement is being assisted by independent experts. While I am keen that this should proceed as quickly as possible, the process is a detailed and rigorous one and it is not possible in these circumstances to determine a precise timescale for its completion.
My Department is maintaining regular contact with Sport Ireland to keep abreast of developments.