Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 June 2018
239. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding will be provided to an organisation (details supplied) to enable its athletes to participate in future international competitions in view of the increasing number of its athletes now eligible to qualify for international competitions. [28330/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraSport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. This includes responsibility for the allocation of funding for high performance sport. Sport Ireland channels its funding through the recognised National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs), in this case Rowing Ireland.
I have referred the Deputy's Question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.
