Sport Ireland Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2017

Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Ceisteanna (420)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

420. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a request by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47629/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of strategies for increasing participation in recreational sport at national and local level and to co-ordinate the implementation of those strategies.  While there is no specific programme within my Department to provide funding for the purpose outlined by the Deputy, given Sport Ireland's remit, it may be the case that the programme in question could be considered by Sport Ireland.

Accordingly, I will send your correspondence onto Sport Ireland for attention and direct reply. If you do not receive a reply from Sport Ireland within ten working days please contact my office.

The deferred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.